Impact

At the intersection of the worlds of research and politics, the impact of the IPP can be identified and measured at two levels:

• the contribution made by its members to scientific knowledge, in particular through the publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals

• the contribution made by its members to public debate, which takes various forms: hearings before MPs / parliamentarians; the use of its research to inform draft legislation and bills; speeches in parliamentary sessions; parliamentary reports; parliamentary amendments; press coverage of its Publications and interviews with Researchers; and participation in symposia, webinars and conferences addressed to audiences with varying levels of expertise.

From audience measurement to impact measurement

It is important – all the more so for an evaluator – to distinguish between what falls within the remit of the IPP, that is to say, the extent to which its work is brought to the attention of the general public and the legislature, from its actual impact – that is to say, the extent to which its work has tangibly influenced legislative action or shaped public opinion.

In light of this necessary distinction, the IPP has launched an internal project to carry out a more in-depth impact assessment over the coming years. 

Find out more about this project

Key figures for the 2024/2025 academic year