NOVA Data-Driven Public Policies Lab

The NOVA Data-Driven Public Policies Lab is a center of excellence focused on developing more effective and efficient public policies grounded in evidence. Utilizing advanced methodologies and data science, the lab aims to enhance decision-making and optimize public resource management, while promoting transparency and accountability.

Mission

Promoting the development and implementation of data-driven public policies through innovative impact and efficiency assessment techniques. The lab is dedicated to transparency, accountability, and the continuous improvement of public policies, contributing to more informed and effective decision-making.

Objectives

Promote the development of evidence-based public policies;
Foster a culture of evidence-based policies and political impact;
Advance the scientific development of political ecosystems;
Promote the use of cutting-edge methodologies for policy evaluation and impact assessment;
Enhance accountability and transparency in public policies;
Encourage the use of data analysis and data science methodologies to improve public policies;
Contribute to more effective decision-making and the optimization of public resources and their allocation.

Areas

Evidence-based public policies;
Identification and framing of new policies;
Impact evaluation;
Policy and program assessment;
Governance, accountability, and quality;
Research design and data analysis;
Data governance and management;
Survey-based research;
Training and knowledge transfer.

Skillset

Data-driven policy development
Advanced impact assessment
Data optimization
Policy transparency and accountability
AI for auditing and evaluation
Data governance implementation
Quantitative research methods
Capacity building
Knowledge transfer
Evidence-based frameworks

Projects

Use of artificial intelligence for legislative impact assessment
Use of artificial intelligence in the audit of European funds
Evaluation of the effectiveness of online gambling regulation in Portugal and proposal of a tax model
Evaluation of the measures of the Simplex+ program
Customer experience in Public Administration (BECX-AP)