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Harunori Yamada is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Political Science and Economics and Graduate School of Political Science. With a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University, he specializes in public administration, policy evaluation, and evidence-based policymaking within the Japanese governmental context. His research critically examines how evidence informs policy decisions and the challenges of implementing effective evaluation systems in Japan's unique administrative environment.
- Master of Public Policy, Georgetown University Graduate School of Public Policy (1993)
- Bachelor's degree, Waseda University Faculty of Political Economics (1983)
Professor Yamada's research focuses on public administration, policy evaluation, and evidence-based policymaking (EBPM) in Japan. He critically examines the limitations of evidence in policy processes, the relationship between New Public Management and civil servant ethics, and practical implementation of policy evaluation systems. His work investigates how evaluation findings translate into actual policy improvements, moving beyond technical methods to consider organizational and political dynamics within Japanese governance.
Analysis of Professor Yamada's publications reveals consistent focus on evidence-based policymaking with increasing attention to practical implementation challenges in Japan. His work demonstrates methodological sophistication, blending theoretical frameworks with empirical investigation. A notable trend is his critical examination of how evaluation results are actually used in policy formation, with emphasis on the 'comparison-improvement' cycle and evaluation culture development.
- Japan Public Policy Association
- Japan Academy of Public Administration
Professor Yamada's research has been supported by multiple grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. His current projects focus on evidence quality in EBPM, contemporary accountability issues, and the relationship between new public governance and policy evaluation. He teaches graduate courses including 'Policy Making' and 'Quantitative Analysis for Policy Evaluation,' demonstrating his commitment to training future policy analysts in both theoretical frameworks and methodological skills.