Evidence-based Policy: Reinventing the Wheel

Authors

  • Andrew Jackson Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/pq.v20i3.9553

Keywords:

Evidence-based Policy, The Policy Hub

Abstract

The phrase ‘reinventing the wheel’ is used to suggest someone is wasting time inventing something that has already been discovered, but perhaps sometimes there can be value in reinventing things. Ironically, the wheel is the perfect example of this – there are many forms of wheel and continuing innovations in its design. I have personal experience as a road cyclist and see the significant difference between a standard road bike wheel and a modern carbon wheel, which is lighter and can be shaped to be more aerodynamic.

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Author Biography

Andrew Jackson, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Andrew Jackson is a former senior public servant and expert in policy and strategic foresight. He is the programme establishment manager for the Policy Hub at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and is a senior researcher at the School of International Futures.

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Published

2024-08-19

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2024): Policy Quarterly

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