What counts as evidence for policy? An analysis of policy actors' perceptions

Evidence plays a growing role in public administration worldwide. We analyse the perceptions of policy actors, using Q methodology and structured questionnaire which reveals four types profiles. Most actors did not fit neatly an Evidence-Based Policy-Making (EBPM) group. Instead, they either had pragmatic view where context issue influence what counts as evidence, inclusive position emphasised importance considering range different or political perspective power relations politics evidence. Our research also illustrates how same community can have this change over time due to experience career trajectory. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.