[Editor’s note: This post was originally published by Joe Luetjens, a PhD fellow in the Successful Public Governance program at Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University at www.i2insights.org] In the world of public policy, it is interesting to consider how and why particular policy ideas catch on. What is it that makes some ideas succeed and others fail? By examining the role of policy entrepreneurs we may come closer to an answer. In making policy change happen, what

Our final set of lessons is related to building networks, communities and partnerships. This is a crucial topic for reflection in capacity building because these types of collaborations are increasingly regarded as fruitful spaces for continuous learning. In effect, Spaces for Engagement was built on a strong belief in the value of working with others for co-producing and sharing knowledge that could transform the way research is used to inform policymaking. Thus, throughout