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The OECD Behavioural Research in Action International Network (BRAIN)

About the BRAIN community

The OECD Behavioural Research in Action International Network (BRAIN), co-chaired by Canada, France, and the United States, is comprised of over 100 government officials working on behavioural insights initiatives in over 50 countries, including OECD Member countries and non-member countries. The informal Network fosters the exchange of good practice and mutual learning among policymakers and builds upon the longstanding partnership of the OECD with the international BI community in government and bilaterally.

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If you would like to know more, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Chiara Varazzani, OECD Behavioural Insights Lead, explaining the importance of understanding and analysing human behaviour in addressing public policy challenges.

Our mission

Our mission is to co-operate with governments around the world to strengthen the capacity to embed behavioural insights evidence into the design and delivery of public policies. In doing so, we assure high-quality behavioural insights standards and coherence, through the exchange of good practice and mutual learning among policymakers.

Bureau of the Behavioural Research in Action International Network (BRAIN)

The Bureau of the Behavioural Research in Action International Network (BRAIN) is made up several Delegates who represent the Network in providing more detailed direction to the Secretariat on issues of management and planning of the work programme. It is led by three Co-Chairs from OECD Member Countries:

  • Canada
  • France
  • United States