Evidence and Policy in African Governments: Research-Policy Linkages and Knowledge Use: Rural and Urban Dimensions

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the linkages between evidence and policy within African governments, focusing on Rwanda.
• Conducted a qualitative analysis of research-policy dynamics
• Focused specifically on law and governance in Rwanda
• Organized findings by institutional and theoretical relevance
• Summarized implications for African policy contexts
• Identified key institutional dynamics influencing evidence use in policy
• Highlighted the relevance of theoretical frameworks in understanding linkages
• Provided practical conclusions for policymakers in African contexts

Abstract