What is Policy Research?Policy research is reviewing and analyzing existing policies to see how effective they’ve been, where they’ve done well and where they’ve fallen short. This practice supports evidence-based decisions, it also makes sure that policies align with current regulations, meet community needs, and achieve agency goals. The Value for Government AgenciesGovernment agencies are constantly working in dynamic regulatory environments. Without timely and accurate policy research, teams can make decisions based on outdated information or assumptions. Good policy research supports:
Common Struggles Without Strong Policy ResearchAgencies that rely on manual research methods often face many struggles. Here are some we’ve heard about:
Issues like these can lead to less effective policymaking, legal exposure, or public trust erosion. How Esper Supports Policy ResearchEsper’s platform makes policy research easy by embedding it directly into the policymaking process. With our Data & Research tools, users can:
Our tool reduces research time, removes silos, and makes certain policy decisions defensible with real-time information. Real-World ApplicationAgencies like the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services use Esper to modernize their rulemaking workflows. With Esper’s built-in research tools, their staff can instantly pull relevant statutes, analyze side-by-side versions, and eliminate inconsistencies across departments — all from one centralized system. |
