From evidence to policy:

The Role of Research

Ethics

February 19, 2015

Istanbul, Turkey

@fusades

FUSADES

• Founded in 1983

• Mission, values, principles consistently

kept for 31 years

• Policy analysis and research based on

solid methodology, clear and ethical data

management, results reported,

recommendations based on evidence

• Explicit code of conduct

Credibility

Strong

voice

OUR NEW IMAGE

• To generate change, sometimes it is unavoidable to be that

“Uncomfortable truth

• In polarized society, this places us in the “eye of the

hurricane”

• We expect criticism

Vigilant observation of research quality

Consistency, Coherence, Courage, Communications

Reputation safekeeping strategy

THE “UNCONFORTABLE TRUTH”

REACTION TO QUARTERLY REPORT

OUR RESPONSE: WE STOOD OUR

GROUND

OTHER ACTORS JOINED THE DEBATE

LESSONS LEARNED

• Solid research quality and ethics, adequate communications

strategy, give TT a “strong voice”

• To generate change, it is unavoidable to be that

“Uncomfortable truth”.

• Sticking to core values and principles (“framework”),

research quality and ethics, is the best “shield of defense”.

“even a stronger voice”

• Stand your ground if needed. Protect your reputation.

• 4 C’s: Consistency, Coherence, Courage and

Communications

#TTIX2015