Roundtable:
Government and University Partnerships: A Model for Action and Impact
(Tools of Analysis: Methods, Data, Informatics and Research Design)
Friday, November 4, 2016: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Northwest (Washington Hilton)
*Names in bold indicate Presenter
Roundtable Organizers: Erica Brown, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Moderators: Erica Brown, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Speakers: Mary Ann Bates, J-PAL North America, Justine Hastings, Brown University, Paula Arce-Trigatti, Rice University and Jeffrey Liebman, Harvard University
Partnerships between governments and universities have historically been ad hoc, relationship-driven and focused on research projects that don’t yield timely, policy-relevant findings. However, recent examples of strategic and outcomes-driven partnerships are proving that this strategy can enable evidence-based decision-making in government.
University partners who have experience with this new model for action and impact will share lessons learned and the value in collaborating with government to solve critical challenges in jurisdictions across the US.
This roundtable will bring together leaders from four innovative Policy Labs in the U.S. that are helping governments rigorously evaluate their programs, implement performance improvement initiatives, explore new funding strategies like Pay for Success, and test the impact of modifications and improvements to government-funded interventions.
The panel will discuss how they have been able to bridge the gap between academia and policy, develop trusted relationships with government partners, and contribute to solving some of the most pressing challenges facing governments across the country.
