Toolkit
Evaluation Policy Guide for Government Leaders
This guide helps government leaders create policies that use evidence to make better decisions and improve services for residents. It includes step-by-step chapters on building evaluation policies, engaging communities, and making data-driven budget decisions. The guide comes with a workbook with exercises to help teams develop their own evaluation policies. It's designed for state and local government officials who want to measure their impact and build trust with residents through evidence-based policymaking.
April 6, 2026
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Step-by-step guide for creating government evaluation policies
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Includes 8 chapters covering evidence definition, equity, community engagement, and policy implementation
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Comes with workbook and exercises for hands-on policy development
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Helps translate evidence into budget decisions
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Builds sustainable culture of measurement and evaluation in government
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