Knowledge Sharing and Public Policies: A Representation of Influence Processes

Morestin, F. (2015). Knowledge sharing and public policies: A representation of influence processes. Retrieved from National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy website: http://www.ncchpp.ca/docs/2015_PC-KS_KnowledgeSharing&PublicPoliciesLogicModel_En.pdf

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Description

This briefing note presents a logic model to orient public health actors to the necessary steps to consider in getting evidence into the policy process. The model includes factors that may be influenced by those who produce and convey public health knowledge.

Steps for Using Method/Tool

The briefing note outlines the anatomy of knowledge sharing, including:

  1. What knowledge to share
  2. The main actors involved
  3. Overview of the process
  4. The role of policy advisers
  5. Policy-makers as conveyors of knowledge
  6. Knowledge sharing and healthy public policies

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