Charting the policy development process of social housing bonds in Australia through an impact narrative approach. Issue 3 (14th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fotheringham, Michael; Gorter, Tamlin; Badenhorst, Anne
• Is Part Of: Australian journal of public administration. Volume 80:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 590
• Page End: 601
• Publication Date: 2021-05-14
• Subjects: AHURI -- evidence‐based policy -- impact narrative -- knowledge transfer -- policy engagement; Public administration -- Australia -- Periodicals; Policy sciences -- Australia -- Periodicals; Australia -- Politics and government -- Periodicals; 351.9405
• DOI: 10.1111/1467-8500.12485
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0313-6647

Abstract

Abstract: The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) has, since its inception, prioritised policy relevance in its research. Drawing on an impact narrative approach, this paper presents a case study of the contribution of AHURI research to the development of a specific policy initiative: the Affordable Housing Bond Aggregator function of the National Housing and Finance Investment Corporation (NHFIC). The paper will explore the development of this policy initiative through a series of research projects and publications, and highlight processes of dissemination and engagement with the policy and practice community. This will reveal the value of a strong evidence‐base, and effective knowledge transfer mechanisms in the development and implementation of policy. It will also demonstrate the utility of a policy impact narrative approach in the evaluation of research impact, particularly in relation to policy development processes subject to the vagaries of politics. Abstract : This policy impact narrative presents a case study of the contribution of the research and policy engagement practices of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) to the implementation of a policy initiative. AHURI research on institutional investment in social and affordable housing refined and tested this model for financing community housing.