From Data to Action: Turning Community Survey Insights into Policy Change

Introduction

Collecting survey data is one thing, but ensuring that it informs policy is another...

The Consultation Paradox

Communities are often asked to participate repeatedly without seeing tangible outcomes...

Workflow: From Survey to Policy

flowchart TD
    A[Survey Data Collected] --> B[Aggregation]
    B --> C[Analysis]
    C --> D[Policy Briefing]
    D --> E[Policy Implementation]

Global Examples

• Estonia's e-Participation
• South Africa's Integrated Development Plans (IDPs)

Risks

• Data misuse
• Populist bias
• Privacy concerns

Conclusion

Platforms like CSPI help bridge the survey-policy gap...