Ep. 15 Leena Malkki "Strengthening cooperation between researchers, policymakers and practitioners"

The INDEED Evaluation Podcast

In this episode Kai Brand-Jacobsen sits down with Dr. Lena Malkki, a leading expert in the field of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) and de-radicalisation. Together, they dive deep into the critical role of collaboration in these areas, highlighting how involving evaluators early in the process can bridge the gap between on-the-ground realities and research insights, leading to more effective, evidence-based outcomes. Dr. Malkki shares her insights on the unique advantages academic researchers bring, particularly their deep understanding of the sensitive and complex nature of violent extremism, and how this complements the technical expertise of consultancies.
They also explore the growing importance of institutional mechanisms like conferences and knowledge hubs that facilitate collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. These platforms are essential for not only sharing evaluation results but also for exchanging good practices and lessons learned, helping to elevate the field as a whole. Additionally, Dr. Malkki discusses innovative proposals for creating repositories and communities of practice that could revolutionize the approach to evaluations in PCVE and de-radicalisation.

See also the video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG366E4Mgf7-3nOd-Dh0Bto1IZFiU6Ax6
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