Course Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Decision-Making

• Principles and frameworks for evidence use in governance

• Differentiating between anecdotal and empirical evidence

• Legal frameworks supporting evidence-based policymaking

• Case Study: Evidence-driven reforms in justice sector programs

Module 2: Data Collection Techniques and Sources

• Designing surveys, interviews, and focus groups

• Utilizing administrative data for program analysis

• Secondary data analysis and validation

• Group Activity: Developing data collection tools for access to justice reforms

Module 3: Policy Analysis and Decision Support Tools

• Techniques for data interpretation and synthesis

• Using decision trees, SWOT, and cost-benefit analyses

• Communicating evidence to decision-makers

• Case Study: Applying policy analysis tools to justice delivery challenges

Module 4: Bridging the Gap between Research and Policy

• Collaborating with academic and research institutions

• Translating research findings into actionable policies

• Overcoming institutional resistance to evidence use

• Simulation: Preparing an evidence-based briefing for senior officials

Module 5: Institutionalizing Evidence Use for Sustainable Results

• Embedding evidence processes into planning cycles

• Developing institutional knowledge management systems

• Monitoring evidence use in program implementation

• Final Exercise: Design an institutional framework for evidence-based decision-making