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The Influence of Knowledge and Indicators on Decision-Making in Regard to Children’s Well-Being

What types of indicators and data, if any, make a difference to policymakers? How can their impact be enhanced?

The investigator will conduct interviews with policymakers and researchers to answer these questions.

About This Grant

Principal Investigator Asher Ben-Arieh, Clemson University
Grant Period June 2004 – May 2005
Programs Research Grants
Focus Areas Use of Research Evidence
Topics Public Policy Broadly
Grant Amount
$24,985.00

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