Policy Design Lab

This project investigates the relationship between regulatory frameworks and institutional behaviour across multiple governance levels. It draws on a mixed-methods approach combining fieldwork, expert interviews, and quantitative modelling. The project runs in partnership with national ministries and regional bodies. Preliminary findings suggest that design clarity significantly improves compliance rates. A final report is expected in the second quarter of next year.

This study examines how participatory design methods can improve the uptake of social policy interventions. We work directly with communities to co-develop tools and frameworks suited to local contexts. The research is grounded in three pilot regions with diverse demographic and institutional profiles. Data collection is ongoing and will feed into a comparative cross-national analysis. Outputs include open-access toolkits for practitioners.

This project develops a framework for evaluating long-term outcomes in education policy reform. Using longitudinal administrative data, we track cohort trajectories over a ten-year period. The analysis focuses on equity gaps and the distribution of policy benefits across socioeconomic groups. Methodological contributions include a new causal inference approach adapted for complex policy settings. Findings will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal later this year.

This research explores the role of evidence brokers in translating academic findings into actionable policy recommendations. We map the networks and practices of intermediary organisations across five countries. The project challenges linear models of knowledge transfer and proposes a more dynamic, relational alternative. Case studies are drawn from health, environment, and urban planning sectors. A book manuscript is currently under review with an academic press.

This project assesses the effectiveness of digital tools in public administration reform across twelve municipalities. It analyses adoption patterns, user experience, and bureaucratic adaptation from an interdisciplinary perspective. The research integrates insights from public administration, human-computer interaction, and organisational sociology. Iterative feedback loops with partner institutions ensure practical relevance throughout the project lifecycle. Policy briefs are published on a rolling basis as findings emerge.