BACKGROUND The capacity to demand and use research is critical for governments if they are to develop policies that are informed by evidence. Existing tools designed to assess how government officials use evidence in decision-making have significant limitations for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); they are rarely tested in LMICs and focus only on individual capacity. This paper introdu...

Advanced warning of potential new opportunities and threats related to biodiversity allows decision-makers to act strategically to maximize benefits or minimize costs. Strategic foresight explores possible futures, their consequences for decisions, and the actions that promote more desirable futures. Foresight tools, such as horizon scanning and scenario planning, are increasingly used by gover...

BACKGROUND Decision-making capacity assessment (DMCA) is an issue of increasing importance for older adults. Current challenges need to be explored, and potential processes and strategies considered in order to address issues of DMCA in a more coordinated manner. METHODS An iterative process was used to address issues related to DMCA. This began with recognition of challenges associated with ...

Abstract Decision-making Capacity ( dmc ) matters to whether a patient’s decision should determine her treatment. But why it in this way isn’t clear. The standard story is that because autonomy matters. And thought justify as gatekeeper for – whereby concerns arise if but only patient has . appeals invoke two distinct concerns: concern authenticity choice consistent with an individual’s commitm...