Bringing research closer to policy: Potentials and challenges in developing countries. Case studies from Indonesia
| Dates: | 13 May 2015 |
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| Times: | 15:00 - 16:30 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Manchester Institute of Innovation Research |
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| Venue opening hours: | 3 - 4.30pm (coffee from 2.30pm) |
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| How much: | free |
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| Who is it for: | Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Irsan Pawenni, Dinita Andriani, Leonardus Kristianto Nugraha, Yanuar Nugroho |
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Research has been believed to be a strategic undertaking through which policy can be influenced, and made better. The term ‘evidence-based policy’ stems from the very idea that the influence of research (which brings about evidence) is what makes up a sound policy. However, often the need for particular research for policy is not communicated, nor properly defined. Policy necessitates research for few reasons; among the most fundamental is the support for legitimate decision. Here comes the core problem of the demand side – that the policy or political decision is mostly, if not always, made ex post the research. On the other hand, the supply side has its own research agenda, perhaps driven by some conceptual understanding, or advancement of theoretical and academic reflection. But often the theoretical progress that drives research is ‘dis-embedded’ from the actuality (and factuality) that drives policy. What concerns researchers the most is the advancement of theories or conceptual thinking/understanding, rather than the actual dynamics of the societal contexts in which they work – and to which the policy targets. To be concise, research communities create their own research agenda in ways that are not linked to the policy needs. The two are not communicating; the two are not linked; the two are not connected – non sequitur.
This seminar, intended for PhDs, DBAs and students with policy and research interest, will share some experience from Indonesia in which some particular research are to translate into, or influence, policy and policymaking processes. Four cases are discussed: First, how the outcome of the research on the political economy of media (a collaboration between CIPG, HIVOS, and MIOIR funded by Ford Foundation) has been used as a rationale to revise the country’s broadcasting law. Second, the uptake of Pencerah Nusantara, an initiative of a quasi-NGO to send young medical professionals to the most remote areas in Indonesia, into a national-scale programme managed directly by the Ministry of Health. Third, the case of National Research Agenda that has shaped the roadmaps and strategic planning of some ministries. Finally, the outcomes of foresight exercises that shape the development planning of the current administration in general, and in energy sector in particular.
Coffee will be served at 14.30
About the panellists:
- Irsan Pawennei is the Executive Director at the Centre for Innovation Policy & Governance
- Dinita Andriani Putri is the Operational Director at the Centre for Innovation Policy & Governance
- Leonardus Kristianto Nugraha is the Research Manager at the Centre for Innovation Policy & Governance
- Yanuar Nugroho is an Honorary Research Fellow with Manchester Institute of Innovation Research and Deputy Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia
Speakers
Leonardus Kristianto Nugraha
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Harold Hankins building
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