The Evidence Movement

Hansen, Hanne Foss; Rieper, Olaf

doi:10.1177/1356389008101968

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“…The use of a systematic review for analysing existing evaluations is an established method, but rather than focusing on synthesizing results from the evaluations (see, e.g. [52,53]), we instead place focus on the conduct of evaluation: focusing on methods, value and use (see 'Theoretical framework' section). Each of these three framework categories has a number of sub-categories attached, which creates a protocol to guide the review (see Appendix 1).…”

Section: Assessment and Review Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transition governance for energy efficiency - insights from a systematic review of Swedish policy evaluation practices

2019

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Background: The transition towards a more sustainable energy system is urgent for addressing global environmental and social challenges, and will require transformative changes including improved energy efficiency in the built environment. To reach identified efficiency potentials, various policy instruments have been introduced but their effects are often unclear. In this paper, we argue that the outline of transformative policy strategies will require well-designed evaluations. The objective is to present a theory-based evaluation framework that can be used to assess existing evaluations, in order to support transformative policy strategies. The framework is also applied to provide insights from current Swedish evaluation practices. Methods: The theory-based evaluation framework presented builds on evaluation theory, policy analysis and transition research and is arranged around methods, value judgements and use of the evaluations. Moreover, key aspects from transition research are included to provide guidance for transformative efforts in the evaluations. The systematic review presented in the paper is qualitative, covering 33 policy evaluations for energy efficiency in buildings in Sweden, commissioned by Swedish governmental authorities over a decade. Results: The results of the review reveal a wide range of evaluations undertaken, using a sound methodological evaluation base that builds on a variety of methods for analysis, and application of multi-criteria analyses. Commonly, however, a rather narrow scope was applied and we note a missed opportunity for triangulation of findings. Key aspects for capturing transformative efforts, such as system-, scale-and multi-actor approaches, as well as visioning, experimentation and learning, were considered to varying extents, but could be more explicit and elaborate. Conclusion: In all, we find the proposed theory-based evaluation framework useful for assessing and discussing both robustness and transformative efforts of current policy and evaluation practices. The review of the Swedish policy evaluations further indicates sound evaluation practices, and a foundational structure for identifying and analysing transformative efforts. To fully support transformative changes, we suggest a wider system perspective and a more thorough multi-actor approach and actor involvement in the evaluations. We also stress the need to further link evaluation theory with transition research to design evaluations that can support transformative changes in society.

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Transition governance for energy efficiency - insights from a systematic review of Swedish policy evaluation practices

2019

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“…Systematic reviews have emerged in international development in conjunction with the 'evidence movement' (EPPI-Centre 2013; Hansen and Rieper 2009). The implementation of large-scale development programmes based on anecdotal evidence or 'cherry-picking' of selected case studies is increasingly regarded at least as negligent, and at worst as irresponsible (Chalmers 2005;White 2005).…”

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What have we learned from the application of systematic review methodology in international development? – a thematic overview

Langer

Stewart

2014

Journal of Development Effectiveness

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The importance of systematic review evidence in the design and implementation of policies and interventions is increasingly recognised in the field of international development. This article presents a stocktake of the primary years of systematic reviewing in international development, providing a thematic overview of what we have learned about conducting international development reviews. Applying a structured methodology to search for and categorise all relevant literature, it establishes that systematic reviews have been well received in international development and serve as a useful tool for evidenceinformed development, which has led to important discoveries in the domain.

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“…Several authors call EBM and EBP a social movement (Goldenberg 2006;Hansen and Rieper 2009;Trinder 2000a). We argue that a third perspective on EBP suggests it may also be an effort to shape, and perhaps to restrict, how science and research evidence are understood and valued.…”

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Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work

Drisko¹,

Grady²

2012

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The Evidence Movement

Cited by 74 publications

References 22 publications

Transition governance for energy efficiency - insights from a systematic review of Swedish policy evaluation practices

Transition governance for energy efficiency - insights from a systematic review of Swedish policy evaluation practices

What have we learned from the application of systematic review methodology in international development? – a thematic overview

Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work

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