How data sharing can improve poverty programs,by Robert Doar

One of the most important policy discussions going on right now concerns how we maintain the accuracy of government reported statistics, especially those concerning the economic condition of our fellow Americans. Empirical and credible data are essential for policymakers and program administrators to measure properly program performance and to understand how these programs affect the lives of participants. In fact, the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking, which was jointly sponsored by Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray last year, is currently developing new strategies to strengthen evidence-building and improve how government programs gather and interpret data.

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