In an advanced democracy, a government earns the right to lead through intelligent, well -
informed policy making that makes life better for citizens.
In science, and in
informed policy making, you can't just ignore 98 percent of the evidence and focus on the 2 percent that seems to support the argument you're trying to make.
Writing in a linked Comment, Gino Vumbaca from Harm Reduction Australia, said: «Evidence on the effectiveness of compulsory and voluntary drug dependence treatment in the Asian region has been scarce and this study is a much needed addition to the evidence base that is required to
inform policy making... The present study provides solid evidence in support of urgent need to expand availability of and access to evidence based voluntary drug dependence treatment approaches to all whom are affected by drug dependence.
He added that there was already enough research to
inform policy making and that the difficulty lay in improving CPD.
The results of early National Assessment of Academic Ability tests were used to revise Japanese school curriculum and
inform policy making.
OST - S3 was the logical place to carry out the demonstration data projects due to its cross modal perspective and need for data to
inform policy making.
Missouri KIDS COUNT is a diverse team of public sector, non-profit and private sector members that works to improve the lives of Missouri's children by using reliable data to spark collaboration,
inform policy making, and make sound investments.
Such an approach has recently been used to help
inform policy making on the case for prevention of various mental health problems in both England and Australia (Knapp et al., 2011; Mihalopoulos et al., 2011).
Not exact matches
«It's vital that we hear directly from the workers who are on the frontlines of this shift so that we have the objective data and analysis we need to
make informed policy choices.»
In an interview, Tal agrees the data that is
made public, such as home sales, starts, prices and household debt is useful, but says is not sufficient for Canadians or
policy - makers to
make decisions that are fully -
informed.
Moreover, the federal government wasn't
making its evaluation results public — missing opportunities to
inform federal and state Medicaid
policy discussions.»
No matter your political position, it's important to stay
informed on the
policies that will affect your small business, so that come Election Day, you can
make the right choice for you.
A few different outlook indicators could
inform the central bank's decision
making before their
policy meeting on April 18.
In connection with a shareholder proposal
made at the 2012 annual meeting of shareholders, the Company
informed its shareholders that the Board had adopted a
policy providing for majority voting for the election of directors in uncontested elections and that the Company would take steps to implement majority voting in its Articles and bylaws.
In addition to
making policy recommendations on administration
policies affecting faith - based and community programs, the newly - formed office will also
inform the administration of «any failures of the executive branch to comply with religious liberty protections under law.»
Romney's foreign
policy challenge is to
make himself seem like a reasonable, stable,
informed guy who won't get us in trouble.
As an atheist I think it's important to know if your candidate picks his nose and eats the boogers, not that it
makes any
policy difference, but it is a charachetr difference, and if the candidate promotes his faith which includes baptizing dead jews whether out of guilt or love, I want to know about it so I can
make an
informed character choice on who I give my vote to.
The central thrusts of a reborn reform movement should be stockholder action to effect corporate decision -
making, the mobilization of public influence on Congress, the development of improved rating systems, the encouragement of research to support
policy -
making, and the creation of support mechanisms to encourage and
inform creative people working in the media industries.10.
Indeed, it is simply remarkable that those people responsible for educational and social
policy during the past three decades can not
make the obvious connection between the deplorable state of education, the multiple tragedies of the inner cities, and the virtual elimination of religiously
informed values from American public life.
Hence, the use of technology for good purposes runs into three tough problems at once: (1) balancing private wants and social needs; (2) harmonizing the plans
made by individual experts with the decisions of the public as a whole; and (3) devising long - range
policies in a political system which responds best to immediately felt needs, fears, and wants and which has a generally ill -
informed electorate.
«We're keen to share the stories of real people who are facing the crisis so that
policy makers across the political spectrum can
make informed decisions to be able to help shape a benefit system that works well and efficiently».
Founded in 1908, GMA has a primary focus on product safety, science - based public
policies and industry initiatives that seek to empower people with the tools and information they need to
make informed choices and lead healthier lives.
Todd Kuiken, senior programme associate with the Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, speaks with Lisa Palmer on why he is promoting
informed policy -
making for the emerging food products being produced by synthetic biology processes.
«It can be difficult for people who want to buy authentic Indigenous art and souvenirs to
make informed decisions and support Indigenous artists and communities,» says CHOICE head of campaigns and
policy Sarah Agar.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shared just today what I think is their first
policy statement specific to homebirth, and as one would anticipate, they concur «with the recent statement of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists affirming that hospitals and birthing centers are the safest settings for birth in the United States while respecting the right of women to
make a medically
informed decision about delivery» (2013, 1016, abstract).
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Suggestions are being
made, and local county
policies are being formulated (see Gettler and McKenna 2010) that
make the assumption that parents have no rights whatsoever to read infant death or mortality data differently, and to become
informed over what and where the legitimate disagreements over the bedsharing issue are, so that they can
make up their own minds as to how known bedsharing risk factors apply to their own circumstances.
«Building on a well - established knowledge base more than half a century in the
making, recent advances in the science of early childhood development and its underlying biology provide a deeper understanding that can
inform and improve existing
policy and practice, as well as help generate new ways of thinking about solutions.
- to
make decisions about the plan of care prior to and during the course of treatment and to refuse a recommended treatment or plan of care to the extent permitted by law and hospital
policy and to be
informed of the medical consequences of this action.
The study's lead author, Mr Jason Bentley from the Menzies Centre for Health
Policy commented: «There is an urgent need for strategies to
inform more judicious clinical decision
making about the timing of planned birth.»
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists previously released a
policy statement that also said hospitals and birthing facilities are the safest places to give birth, but it respects the right of a woman to
make a medically -
informed decision about delivery after hearing the risks and benefits.
We
make it our duty to
inform you of the most up - to - date agricultural and rural
policy decisions being
made in Washington D.C. and examine how they will affect you — the farmer, the lobbyist, the government employee, the educator, the consultant and the concerned citizen.
Good quality, evidence based information on the risks and benefits associated with infant feeding methods should
inform government
policy and enable parents to
make an
informed choice.
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It is important that all women are aware of this Consent
Policy and the legal ramifications of the 8th Amendment (Article 40.3.3 of the Irish Constitution) on their right to
informed decision
making in their maternity care.
In all areas of
policy, open debate of the values which
inform decision -
making is an essential part of the democratic process.
Our research
informs public
policies and helps
make businesses, voluntary bodies and other organisations more effective.
The Fabians who founded the party would surely be disappointed to see the low levels of intelligence that
inform Labour
policy -
making a century on.
«As legislators, it is our responsibility to
make informed decisions on
policy,» he wrote in the earlier email.
Neurophilosophy aims to bring these issues together with a view to
inform policy -
making.
Meanwhile, back at the
policy making process... There is very little
informed debate in the Labour party about education.
Donna's life experience will
inform her
policy agenda and
make the debate on the Senate floor better.
CECs are the local representative bodies that help
inform education
policy decision
making and have been highlighted during the «Mayoral Control Forums» held by Public Advocate Letitia James in recent weeks.
«Given that the Scottish experience has
informed much of the advance
policy from the government, it would not seem to
make sense to then adopt a heavy - handed approach.»
In particular we believe oral evidence sessions before Finance Bill public bill committee, bringing in both expert witnesses and representatives from groups affected by particular changes, could lead to better -
informed policy -
making.
Cardiff University analysis of television news bulletins found that while politicians — unsurprisingly —
made up the vast majority of actors
informing election coverage, few expert sources have been used to challenge the parties about their
policies or claims.
Campaign group Justice welcomed today's review as a «sensible and clear - headed» analysis of the Human Rights Act, with director of human rights
policy Eric Metcalfe saying it
made a «refreshing change from ill -
informed attacks» on the law.
The debate seeks to give the candidates an opportunity sell their
policies and programmes to electorate to help them
make an
informed decision to before they go to the polls on December 7.
The NCCE indicated the objective of the exercise is to afford the candidates the opportunity to espouse their
policies and programmes to Ghanaians to enable them
make informed decisions on December 7