An illuminating look at the relationship between knowledge, policy, and power, this book scrutinises the problems that hamper attempts to bring knowledge to bear on policy, such as difficulties in analysing political contexts, persistent power imbalances between involved parties, ignorance of different types of knowledge, and misconceptions of the role of intermediaries. Most importantly, the authors provide strategies for negotiating this complex terrain, allowing readers to contribute to policy discussions, influence policy change, and implement policies and programs more effectively.