This priority was first introduced with the PAA in 2011, and it was renewed in 2013-14. I would say that we have always tried to use best available evidence in developing our policy and programs, but the PAA rigour and the performance measurement strategy, the data strategy underneath, now brings a comprehensive coverage to our range of programs, which might not necessarily have been the case in the past.
On November 28th, 2013. See this statement in context.