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ACTON INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Discover Our Expertise

The Acton Institute for Policy Research and Innovation (AIPRI) advances breakthrough ideas and frameworks in science, research, and innovation policy. Through our thought leadership and collaborative partnerships with government agencies, universities, and non-government organisations, we shape the discourse and practice around today's most pressing policy challenges.

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Our position at the forefront of policy thinking sets us apart and drives our consistent success in influencing positive change. As thought leaders, we synthesise cutting-edge research and theoretical insights to develop pioneering solutions that help organisations navigate complex policy landscapes.

 

Drawing on both empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks, we guide organisations in implementing transformative changes, realising their strategic vision, and achieving new heights of performance and productivity. Our intellectual leadership helps bridge the gap between policy research and practical implementation.

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Our work is funded by project commissions, fee-for-service advice, donations, and sponsorships. 

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The Acton Institute for Policy Research and Innovation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their heritage and continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to elders, both past and present.

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DELIVERING POLICY OUTCOMES

Better ways to achieve goals

The history of public policy is also a history of disappointments over the actual outcomes achieved. Well-intentioned interventions fail to deliver because problems have been mis-defined or confounded by unanticipated consequences.


The lessons from previous policy failures don’t have enough impact on the design of new interventions. The result can be repeat cycles of interventions failing – a failure to learn and adapt by governments.


The Acton Institute for Policy Research and Innovation seeks to break these cycles of disappointment by developing better ways of learning and adapting in public policy in the face of uncertainties and unexpected consequences.

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CONTRIBUTING TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST

Expert Guidance

With years of experience, our policy analysts have the capabilities and expertise to take public policy to the next level.


At Acton Institute for Policy Research and Innovation we combine our insights and skills to transform processes and strategies to deliver better outcomes.


We track and analyse the effectiveness of public policy design and delivery in order to identify opportunities to develop new and improved concepts and methods for use by governments and non-profit entities working in the public interest

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Evidence for policy decisions

We carry out underpinning research and experimental development (R&D) activities using scientific methods to improve how public policy is designed, appraised, delivered and evaluated as an integrated learning process. In so doing, reducing the likelihood of wasted public expenditures and increasing the likelihood of strong and demonstrable public benefits being achieved.

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COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Contributing to policy effectiveness

We contribute to the general effectiveness of public policy by widely disseminating information and understanding of new and improved concepts and methods for effective learning and adaptation in public policy - and why they are important in a democratic society.
Our aim is to improve the quality of debate on public policy in general, and science and innovation policy in particular.

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