14/11/2024
Speaking for ourselves: The truth about what keeps people in poverty from those who live it
This 2014 research report came out of the Families 100 project, which looked into the lives of 100…
14/11/2024
Learning what works for whom at what cost
Understanding what works for whom at what cost starts with asking the right questions. Questions…
14/11/2024
Risk management framework: Invercargill City Council
This policy sets out what is required for officers at Invercargill City Council to manage risk, but…
14/11/2024
Report writing guidance
This guidance is aimed at any local government officer involved in the report writing process:…
14/11/2024
‘Narrative and storytelling’, from Evidence-based policy making in the social sciences
Storytelling is important, including to the creation of policy or legislation, because it helps…
12/11/2024
Consequences of erudite vernacular utilized irrespective of necessity: Problems with using long words needlessly
Advice on writing well emphasises keeping it simple, but writers often feel they should use complex…
12/11/2024
Narratives as tools for influencing policy change
Narratives are critical to policy, but some pitfalls should be avoided. Policy professionals should…
12/11/2024
CBAx tool user guidance
This Treasury guidance helps anyone who is seeking to understand Treasury’s CBAx tool for carrying…