Policy Research and Analysis
Effective policy change efforts are grounded in data and research . Data is needed to identify and demonstrate problems or issues in the first place. Once you have identified an issue or need, you will need to secure and communicate data to support your analysis. Research and analysis are also needed to identify policy options or approaches. In many cases, you will need to assess existing policy proposals, identify the range of policy options, and select the policy approach that is most likely to succeed in your environment. These capacities are prerequisites when crafting a policy proposal, conducting a campaign, and achieving the desired policy change.
Resources
Collecting information about the problem
This tool will help you decide the information needed to achieve your policy/system change goal, where to find that information. Links within this document lead to more specialized guidance on policy research contained within the Community Toolbox.
Data for Action
This feature of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website assesses the level of evidence for numerous community health interventions, including more than 80 interventions related to social and economic factors.
What Works for Health
This feature of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website assesses the level of evidence for numerous community health interventions, including more than 80 interventions related to social and economic factors.
