What is the value of a policy proposal?

Cost-benefit analysis (CBAx) is an important component of good policy advice, setting out not just…


Guidance Note: Best Practice Monitoring, Evaluation and Review

This guidance sets out the basics of monitoring, evaluation and review (MER) for legislation,…


Solution scanning as a key policy tool: Identifying management interventions to help maintain and enhance regulating ecosystem services

Especially in the area of resource management, identifying a range of options is key to the…


Anticipatory public budgeting: Adapting public finance for the 21st century

Governments face long-term challenges, but while infrastructure investments take a long-term view,…


An evidence rating scale for New Zealand: Understanding the effectiveness of interventions in the social sector

Evidence-based policy is important, which means that policy professionals need to make judgements…