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The political perspective on effective approaches to evidence for policy

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/admin-2026-0019 | Journal eISSN: 2449-9471 (formerly 0001-8325) | Journal ISSN: 0001-8325
Language: English
Page range: 11 - 29
Published on: Sep 19, 2026
Published by: The Institute of Public Administration of Ireland
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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