A1 Journal article (refereed)
Explaining the Difference between Policy-Based Evidence and Evidence-Based Policy : A Nexus Analysis Approach to Mobilities and Migration (2019)
Aarnikoivu, M., Korhonen, S., Habti, D., & Hoffman, D. (2019). Explaining the Difference between Policy-Based Evidence and Evidence-Based Policy : A Nexus Analysis Approach to Mobilities and Migration. Journal of Finnish Studies, 22(1-2), 213-240. https://doi.org/10.5406/28315081.22.1.2.12
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Aarnikoivu, Melina; Korhonen, Sirpa; Habti, Driss; Hoffman, David
Journal or series: Journal of Finnish Studies
ISSN: 1206-6516
eISSN: 2831-5081
Publication year: 2019
Volume: 22
Issue number: 1-2
Pages range: 213-240
Publisher: Sam Houston State University
Place of Publication: Huntsville
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5406/28315081.22.1.2.12
Publication open access: Not open
Publication channel open access:
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/63814
Additional information: Special issue: Engaging the New Mobilities Paradigm in the Context of Finland. Guest edited by Driss Habti and Tuulikki Kurki.
Abstract
In this policy analysis, we explain the difference between policy-based evidence (PBE) and evidence-based policy (EBP). We argue that better, evidence-based understanding, explanations, and questions can be sought by problematizing the challenging forms of twenty-first century migration and mobilities. We emphasize that this can be done by not confusing PBE with EBP, especially when each is needed as a basis for specific types of action. By focusing on topics often viewed as “unrelated” or confused with one another, we underline the social dynamics that are unfamiliar to many policy actors, professionals, and stakeholders, who rely on scholars for actionable analyses. Our mode of inquiry is based on nexus analysis, and it contrasts and problematizes our recent studies, research in progress related to distinct types of mobilities and migration. The article draws on four disciplines and a more diverse set of perspectives than is the norm in Finland. Because of this, we are able to articulate better the relationship between contemporary migration challenges in Finland and present better policy questions that the mobilities paradigm brings into view.
Keywords: tertiary education; mobility; immigration; migratory movement (demography); evidence-based practices; nexus analysis
Free keywords: higher education; migration; mobilities; policy analysis; Europe
Contributing organizations
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2019
JUFO rating: 2
