PSI

Policy Studies Institute

Consortium members

  • Policy Studies Institute (PSI) (UK)
  • Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) (The Netherlands)
  • Technologie voor Ecologie en Economie (VITO) (Belgium)

 

Overveiw

'To propose guidelines for the evaluation of the implementation and uptake of environmental research, which will then be trialled and embedded into the management practices of SKEP  network members'.

 

Project website

PSI

Project outputs

  • Work Package 1 - To review and synthesise existing knowledge and experience of the
    evaluation of the implementation and uptake of environmental research into an applied
    model for research evaluation for use by SKEP partners.
  • Task 1 - Systematic review of theoretical, conceptual and practical approaches to the
    evaluation of the implementation and uptake of research by environmental policy-makers.
  • Task 2 - Understanding user needs and experience of research evaluation in the SKEP
    network and beyond.
  • Task 3: Synthesis and reporting of research conducted in Work Package 1 including: The
    theoretical model of evaluation, the applied model of evaluation, and the practical
    guidelines for evaluation of research implementation and impact.
  • Work Package 2 - To test and consult on the draft applied model of research evaluation and
    guidelines for its use produced in Work Package 1, and to develop final versions of these,
    including a plan for implementation for the SKEP network.
  • Task 4: Circulation of draft evaluation methodology/guidelines to SKEP network and
    other stakeholders.
  • Task 5: Gaining feedback on draft evaluation methodology/guidelines.
  • Task 6: Piloting the applied evaluation model on projects of the SKEP network members.
  • Task 7: Workshop to discuss stakeholder views on the evaluation model/guidelines and
    to present and discuss recommendations for revisions.

    • Task 8: Project reporting and dissemination.

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    Contacts for further information

    SKEP Secretariat