Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................................................................3 Part 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Introduction to the EMN .....................................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Conceptual Framework: knowledge brokering .............................................................................................. 9 1.3 Methodology ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Part 2: Evidence Engagement in the EMN ................................................................................................................. 12 2.1 Facilitating knowledge exchange: the role of interpersonal relationships and trust ..... 13 2.2 Facilitating knowledge exchange: the EMN outputs and approach of ‘neutrality’ .......... 16 2.3 Facilitating knowledge exchange: a bridge between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 2.3.1 Room for further development in engaging with academic research .................................. 20 Part 3: Conclusion and Recommendations: EMN in General ................................................................... 21 Part 4: Evidence Engagement and Evidence Needs in the EMN Platform on Statelessness .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 4.1 Introduction to statelessness ...................................................................................................................................... 24 4.2 The EMN Platform on Statelessness .................................................................................................................... 24 4.3 Evidence needs and engagement in the Platform on Statelessness ....................................... 25 4.3.1 Evidence needs in the Platform on Statelessness ................................................................................26 4.3.2 Evidence engagement in the Platform on Statelessness ...............................................................28 Part 5: Conclusion and Recommendations: EMN Platform on Statelessness............................ 31 Part 6: Way Forward ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Part 7: Reference .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35 2