January 2026
Workshop on Policy Impact Assessment - Call for Papers
Submit your research by January 30, 2026 for our upcoming workshop on May 1, 2026.
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Contributing to the understanding and effective design of public policy through rigorous impact evaluation and causal inference.
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CurrentProgram and policy impact evaluation through external grants, working papers, and collaboration with government agencies.
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2026Workshop on Policy Impact Assessment
CLARI, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS
Hybrid (In-person & Online via Zoom)
A one-day workshop welcoming contributions on impact assessment of public policy, including education policy, industrial policy, and science, technology and innovation policy.
Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
Acceptance Date: March 1, 2026
Registration Fee: None
Submit to: cipa.smu@gmail.com
Recent Research
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Impact Assessment of Government Support for Transformational Innovation
Claudia De Fuentes, Joniada Milla, Hao Lu, Joseph Jung, Fariba Seyedjafarrangraz
2025Policy Brief
Impact Assessment of Government Support for Clean Technology Innovation in Canada
Claudia De Fuentes, Joniada Milla, Leo Lu, Joseph Jung
2025Working Paper
Government Subsidies as a Risk-Sharing Policy Tool in Innovation Investment
Hao Lu, Claudia De Fuentes, Soheil Ahmadi
IZA Discussion Paper No. 15725Professional Development Programs
Launching May 2026 - Certificate programs designed for policy professionals
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Policy Analysis Certificate
Foundational skills in policy analysis and evaluation
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Advanced Policy Analysis Certificate
Advanced techniques in policy design and impact assessment
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Policy Impact Assessment Certificate
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New Research Published on Clean Technology Innovation
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Certificate Programs Announced for May 2026 Launch
CIPA announces three new professional development certificate programs.
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