Given the demands that are made on policy-makers and public service providers from a multitude of sources and constituencies, and the finite resources that are available to meet these demands, it is important to know ahead of time which policy or practice initiatives can make the greatest difference and yield the maximum benefit for the greatest number of people.
The aim of this workshop is to help policy-makers and public service practitioners learn how to assess the impact of policy and practice initiatives before these initiatives are embarked upon. Participants will understand the basic principles of impact assessment and the different ways of assessing policy and practice impacts.