Understanding Policies, Projects, Initiatives & Strategies as a Valuable Source of Research Data in Educational Context

Abstract

Policies, Projects, Initiatives, and Strategies (PPIS) are often developed and implemented in education to improve educational outcomes in the country and the globe. While these efforts are typically evaluated using various metrics, there is growing interest in using PPIS as a research data source to gain insights into their development and impact. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the use of PPIS. We begin by defining PPIS and describing the four components (Policies, Projects, Initiatives, and Strategies) while highlighting the significance of using PPIS data. We then review selected studies that have successfully used PPIS as a research data source, including examples from developed and developing countries. We also provide a thorough review of previous research studies that used PPIS data; practical guidance on how researchers can access and analyze PPIS data; the legal and ethical considerations and emerging trends that must be considered. Finally, utilizing PPIS data can inform decision-making and policy development in the field of education, which can promote positive change. Therefore, researchers need to consider utilizing PPIS data to gain insights into policy implementation and effectiveness, ultimately improving educational systems and outcomes.

Keywords: Policies, Projects, Initiatives & Strategies (PPIS), Source of Research Data, Education Research

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-4-06

Publication date:March 31^st 2024