# + how to produce a policy brief

## [How to produce a policy brief (2014)](https://www.researchtoaction.org/2014/09/produce-policy-brief/)

#### Research to Action - SUE MARTIN

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> Policy briefs are useful influencing tools for think tanks and research institutions. Along with other short items, such as blogs and newspaper articles, they may be the only items from your organisation that busy policymakers will read.
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> This quick guide, developed as part of the [Think Tank Initiative’s Policy Engagement and Communications Program](http://r4d.org/focus-areas/think-tank-policy-engagement-and-communications-program), is aimed at researchers and communications staff who are planning policy briefs for the first time, or want to review their approach. It sets out a tried and tested approach and suggested structure for policy briefs.


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