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How can scientific research be more effectively integrated into public policy making?
Pages 27-32

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... Recently, there has been a concerted effort by universities to foster stronger relationships between the academic and public policy arenas. In Arizona, several programs have been initiated by the three state universities to actively seek input from natural resources managers in the "real world" as they develop their academic research agendas.1 Understanding the institutional, economic and cultural circumstances within which policymakers develop and implement solutions.
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From page 28...
... In addition, water managers in the western United States must develop consensus among all the interested parties before taking any action or risk their actions being challenged in court. Most policy-makers and water managers operate within a highly complex environment constrained by numerous external factors.
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From page 29...
... For example, despite the fact that significant research programs devoted to natural resource management exist at nearby universities, members of the Arizona Legislature rarely call upon them for advice. Legislation is introduced, committee hearings are scheduled and votes are taken, all with little or no input from the local scientific community.
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From page 30...
... A frequently cited problem concerning the use of scientific research is that the information is not available when needed. Failure to provide information when it is needed may result in the information losing virtually all of its value to the decision-maker.
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From page 31...
... Additional suggestions for increased integration of science and decisionmaking include: developing and documenting cooperative demonstration projects facilitating long-term relationships and trust between scientists and decision-makers and their staff having people representing different backgrounds and perspectives in the same room when developing short and long-term research agendas These efforts are important and necessary, and require both financial and institutional support. Evaluation of ways to improve the utility and communication of scientific research is itself a legitimate research objective that will significantly enhance the societal benefits of investments in science.
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From page 32...
... 1995. Communication Among Scientists, Decision Makers and Society: Developing Policy-Relevant Global Climate Change Research.
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