Data-Driven Decision-Making: The North Star for Societal Progress

Beyond Gut Feeling

Empirical evidence provides a rigorous foundation for policy, business, and education decisions. However, over 60% of public policy in the OECD lacks robust data validation (OECD Insights, 2023).

Case Study: Early Childhood Investments

• Rigorous meta-analyses show targeted interventions improve literacy and health metrics—even decades after program completion.

Path Forward

• Adopt open data protocols

• Reward evidence-based outcomes, not intentions

References

OECD Insights (2023). Data Gaps in Policy-Making.