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Unlocking Data to Improve Public Policy.

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Title: Unlocking Data to Improve Public Policy.
Authors: HASTINGS, JUSTINE S.1,2,3, HOWISON, MARK4,5, LAWLESS, TED6, UCLES, JOHN6, WHITE, PRESTON6
Source: Communications of the ACM. Oct2019, Vol. 62 Issue 10, p48-53. 6p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram.
Subjects: Government policy, Data, Policy sciences, Public records, Decision making in government policy, Data integration
Abstract: The article discusses the use of fact-based policymaking, the practice of using data and research to guide policy decisions, to improve public policy and help make government programs more effective and efficient. Topics include the importance of understanding the quality of administrative data and challenges associated with the integration, transformation and optimization of administrative data for policy insight, and the use of an integrated database of administrative records.
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Abstract:The article discusses the use of fact-based policymaking, the practice of using data and research to guide policy decisions, to improve public policy and help make government programs more effective and efficient. Topics include the importance of understanding the quality of administrative data and challenges associated with the integration, transformation and optimization of administrative data for policy insight, and the use of an integrated database of administrative records.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/3335150