Public Policy Research
December 16 2002
The Market Research Society (MRS) in the UK is to host a topical new conference on public policy research. Entitled 'Challenges and Opportunities in Public Policy Research', the aim of the event is to explore how the government agenda for policy and research is changing and what implications this has for those involved in research.
The conference, which is targeted both at research practitioners and those who are responsible for commissioning, managing and using policy-related research, is expected to attract a significant number of delegates. It will be co-chaired by BMRB's Managing Director, Malcolm Rigg, and Tim Oates, Head of Research at QCA.
The themes to be addressed will be
- Better policy-making? Evidence and values in strategic decision-making;
- Maximising the impact of Government research? Government contributions to the evidence base;
- Fit for purpose? Understanding the value of different methodologies.
The conference will include keynote speeches and case studies covering different aspects of policy research. Afternoon workshops will provide the opportunity for debate and discussion.
Amongst the high-profile speakers who will address the event are Len Cook, Office of National Statistics; Phil Davies, Cabinet Office; Nick Moon, NOP; Ben Page, MORI; Adam Rose, Central Office of Information; Lesley Saunders, General Teaching Council for England; Meg Wiggins, Institute of Education; Keith Bolling, BMRB; and Hugh Willbourn, Corr Willbourn.
Malcolm Rigg, Managing Director of BMRB who will co-Chair the conference, commented, 'The policy research agenda has changed substantially in recent years. This MRS event will provide a valuable forum for reviewing and discussing the implications of these changes for social research. Public policy research is a vital area of research activity and we are delighted to be hosting this conference. We look forward to welcoming delegates to this event. It will bring together research practitioners and users from disparate fields and undoubtedly stimulate lively debate.'
'Challenges and Opportunities in Public Policy Research' takes place on 12th February 2003 in London . For further information visit
www.mrs.org.uk
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