Impact to Society

Discoverability, Impact to Society, Open Scholarship, Open Science Webinar Series

From Research to Real-World Policy: Lessons from Overton’s Journey

How does academic research find its way into government policies, global reports, or public debates? That question sits at the heart of Overton — the world’s largest database of public policy documents. Euan Adie, Overton’s founder, shared the platform’s origin story, its unique role in mapping research-policy connections, and valuable advice for researchers — especially in Africa — aiming to boost their policy impact.

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