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https://world-education-blog.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Maxim-Zolotukhin-World-Bank.jpg20481322Evidence-based policymaking in higher education requires systematic access to reliable data and analytics. Whether expanding access and equity, improving educational outcomes, or adapting to evolving labour market demands and societal challenges, decision-makers require a comprehensive understanding of how systems are structured and how they perform.