Strengthening National Evidence Informed Policymaking Ecosystems

This report synthesises the findings of a project carried out by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC) and the OECD to help seven European countries (Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and the Netherlands) build capacity for evidence-informed policymaking (EIPM) in governance and public administration. To address geopolitical and economic shocks, increase competitiveness, and reduce administrative burdens, countries need the best available evidence to support effective decisions. The project took a broad "ecosystem" approach to addressing the effective uptake of evidence in the policy process, considering both demand- and supply-side perspectives. The project engaged with the seven countries using a common analytical structure, analysing capacity at individual, organisational, interorganisational, and system levels, including shared learning and collaborative dialogues.