SERVICE CAPABILITY

Government Policy, Research & Evaluation

Policy research and program evaluation for Australian Government, providing practical evidence to support design, delivery, review and decision-making.

What this service entails

Pinaka provides government policy research and evaluation across the policy and program lifecycle. We combine evidence review, stakeholder insight and proportionate evaluation methods to support practical decisions.

Challenges we help address

Policy or program decisions lack a clear evidence base.
Outcomes, measures and evaluation questions are not well defined.
Findings need to translate into practical improvement.

Key activities

Frame policy questions, objectives and evidence needs.
Conduct literature, data and stakeholder research.
Develop program logic, evaluation frameworks and measures.
Analyse findings and provide practical recommendations.

Typical deliverables

Policy research and evidence synthesis
Program logic and evaluation framework
Evaluation findings and recommendations
Implementation, monitoring or improvement plan

Client outcomes

More defensible policy and program decisions.
Clearer outcomes, measures and accountability.
Evidence that supports continuous improvement.

Where this applies

Suitable for new policy proposals, program design, implementation reviews, impact analysis, performance monitoring and evaluations across Australian Government.

How we deliver

Delivered through focused research or evaluation using methods proportionate to the policy question, available evidence and delivery context.

Panels and approved entities

Support is tailored to the policy stage, evaluation purpose and applicable Commonwealth guidance.

Approved panels

Queensland State – Professional Services Panel

Approved entities

A Square Consulting Group

Included skills

Government Policy & Programs, Impact Assessments, Literature Reviews, Policy, Program Evaluations, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research

Discuss your policy or evaluation requirement

Share your policy question or program context and we will confirm the right research and evaluation approach.