Policy recommendations  

Informed by the case studies and principles in this initiative, we have developed a set of recommendations. These outline practical steps policymakers can take to ensure that data and analyses are able to feed into decision-making in pressurised situations.  

The five recommendations cover: 

• Data consideration – including collection, sharing and analysis plans 
• Data literacy training for policy-makers 
• Use of confidence ratings alongside statistical outputs 
• Team structure to enable evidence to feed into decision-making 
• Funding decisions to consider long-term value and the ability to sustain pressurised work when necessary.