Effective collaboration between researchers and policymakers is crucial for creating impactful and inclusive policies. To achieve this, researchers need to understand the policy landscape, engage with diverse perspectives, and build trusting relationships within the policy ecosystem. By adopting strategies such as curiosity, humility, self-reflection, and openness, researchers can enhance the influence of their work and ensure that it contributes to meaningful and sustainable policy outcomes.
Interview with Peter Barbrook-Johnson
In this interview, Peter Barbrook-Johnson, Deputy Director of the Agile Initiative, discusses the critical elements of successful collaboration between researchers and policymakers. He emphasises the importance of humility, long-term partnerships, and adaptability. Barbrook-Johnson highlights co-creation and co-design as effective methods for translating scientific data into actionable policy recommendations.