The Alliance for Useful Evidence is a network, hosted by Nesta, that champions the smarter use of evidence in social policy and practice. We do this through advocacy, organising events, sharing ideas, and delivering training and support.

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What we do

Advice and advocacy We work with champions, partners and allies to campaign for the smarter use of evidence, and advise organisations on how to use evidence effectively. view Research and ideas We publish reports, articles and case studies, and we organise events to encourage discussion, debate, collaboration and innovation. view Training and skills We deliver a range of courses, from our flagship Evidence Masterclass, to more bespoke strategic support such as our theory of change workshops. view

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Latest articles

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  • Working with the ‘I’ in evidence

    4 September, 2018
    Those working to increase the use of evidence need to understand the internal journey that’s required for people to change their behaviour, writes Kerry McCarthy. Back in 2015 I started to wonder what, as an evaluation...
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  • Why we prize the use of evidence

    23 July, 2018
    For the third time, the Alliance for Useful Evidence is pleased to be partnering with the Political Studies Association on their Annual Awards, to celebrate the successful use of evidence in policy-making. Nominations are now open...
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