Behavioural Insights (noun): An inductive approach to policy making that combines insights from psychology, cognitive science, and social science with empirically-tested results to discover how humans actually make choices.
Since 2013, OECD has been at the forefront of supporting public institutions who are applying behavioural insights to improving public policy. Read more below: |
202 The number of institutions around the world applying behavioural insights to public policy |
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Supporting governments using BI In 2019, the OECD released a toolkit that provides practitioners and policy makers with a step-by-step process for analysing a policy problem, building strategies, and developing behaviourally informed interventions.
See the BASIC Toolkit here. |
Changing the behaviour of organisations Working with regulators from Canada, Ireland, Mexico and Oman, the OECD tested how BI could be used to foster safety culture in the energy sector. Read the full report here. |
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Bringing together the BI community Since 2015, the OECD has brought together policy makers and practitioners to identify the challenges and opportunities for the BI community. See past events here. |
Behavioural insights applied around the world In 2017, OECD released the first-ever global collection of over 100 case studies from around the world and key lessons for public institutions.
Read the publication Behavioural Insights and Public Policy: Lessons from Around the World or collect all posters/postcards (click photos to download) |
The OECD is looking forward to adding to our existing deep body of research with the following projects coming soon:
We always strive to include the behavioural community in our projects. If you have ideas or comments, get in touch.
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For more information, please contact James Drummond, OECD Regulatory Policy Division.
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