Policy briefs What are they? Paul Mundy www.mamud.com.

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Policy briefs What are they? Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

2 types of policy brief Advocacy brief Objective brief Argues for choosing a particular course of action Objective brief Gives balanced information for policy maker to make up her mind Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Examples of policy briefs Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Purpose Convince the reader that the problem must be addressed urgently Provide information about alternatives Provide evidence to support one alternative Stimulate reader to make a decision Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Policy briefs Based on firm evidence Not just one or two experiments Draw evidence from various sources Ideally not just from your organization Relate to the big picture Show how a policy change will solve a problem Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Characteristics of a policy brief 1 Focused on achieving purpose Language, design, argument, evidence… Professional Not academic Focus on what research findings mean, not how the research was done Based on evidence Rational argument Based on clear evidence Show consequences of recommended action Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Characteristics of a policy brief 2 Limited Focus on a particular problem or issue Succinct Short and sweet 2 pages (700 words) to 8 pages (3000 words max) Easy to understand Clear, simple language No jargon Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Characteristics of a policy brief 3 Accessible Clear headings Short paragraphs Promotional Catches the eye Attractive design Practical Based on what is actually happening Realistic, feasible recommendations Paul Mundy www.mamud.com

Resources This presentation is based on Young, E. and L. Quinn. Undated. The policy brief. www.policy.hu/ipf/fel-pubs/samples/PolicyBrief-described.pdf Other useful sources Jones, N., and C. Walsh. 2008. Policy briefs as a communication tool for development research. ODI Background Note. Overseas Development Institute, London. www.odi.org.uk/resources/download/425.pdf Preparing a policy issue brief. www.courses.psu.edu/hpa/hpa301_fre1/IBInstructions_fa02.PDF FAO. 2006. Food security information for action. Reporting formats for food security. www.foodsec.org/DL/course/shortcourseF6/EN/lesson.asp?lessoncode=0143 Paul Mundy www.mamud.com