Editorial-style commentary, policy notes, and updates from the Institute.

A space for short-form thinking that supports informed dialogue and institutional decision-making.
In future, this section will also include working papers, policy briefs, and research reports from BIGPAG and its partners.
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Why Evidence-Informed Policy Matters

Policy decisions affect institutions, economies, and communities in significant and lasting ways. In fast-changing governance environments, decision-makers are often required to act under pressure while

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Policy Dialogue as a Tool for Better Governance

Many governance challenges are complex, cross-sectoral, and difficult to resolve through isolated decision-making processes. Issues such as institutional reform, economic transition, social protection, climate governance,

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The Growing Importance of Data Governance

Digital technologies are reshaping economies, public services, and institutional systems around the world. Governments and organisations increasingly rely on data to inform policy decisions, improve

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Why Context Matters in Public Policy

Policy ideas often travel quickly across borders. Governments and institutions regularly look to international examples when considering reforms in areas such as education, economic policy,

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Governance Reform Requires More Than Policy Design

Across many countries and institutions, governance reforms are often introduced with strong intentions, ambitious frameworks, and carefully drafted policy documents. Yet outcomes frequently fall short