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Policy Brief

Policy Brief

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Title Page

The title page should contain:

  • A brief informative title containing the major key words. The title should not contain abbreviations.
  • The full names of the author(s).
  • The author's institutional affiliations where the work was conducted, with a footnote for the author’s present address if different from where the work was conducted.

Main Text File
[The total word count of the manuscript must not more than 3500 words including referencing, tables, abstract, and contents.]

i.Key Points (250 -300 words)

ii.Introduction

iii.Key Findings

iv.Policy Recommendations

v. Acknowledgement

vi. References (APA reference style)

Call for Submission

The CPR Policy Brief Series represents the Centre for Policy Research’s commitment to the scholarly exploration of Social, Economic, and Environmental domains. We aim to share multidisciplinary research findings with policymakers from around the globe with the hope of enabling evidence-based policy formulation. We strive to provide stakeholders with evidence based research which can assist in developing policies that are intellectually robust but also equitable and forward-looking. Our policy brief series is a platform for scholarly discourse, promoting innovative solutions to complex challenges and advancing societal progress through informed policy action.

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Our policy briefs section provides insightful and analytical reviews of various research areas. These briefs are intended for both policymakers and general readers. They focus on policy, provide key insights, and offer practical suggestions and recommendations. You can find our latest editions on our website https://cpr.usm.my/index.php/policy-brief.

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