The MOST Programme's primary purpose is to transfer relevant Social Sciences research findings and data to decision-makers and other stakeholders.

MOST focuses on building efficient bridges between research, policy and practice. The programme promotes a culture of evidence-based policy-making – nationally, regionally and internationally. As the only UNESCO programme that fosters and promotes social science research, it is placed in a pivotal position in the overall promotion of UNESCO's goals.

Social Science and Policy Challenges
Democracy, values and capacities
Edited by G. Papanagnou

Mapping out the Research–Policy Matrix
Highlights from the International Forum on the Social Science-Policy Nexus
Edited by Germán Solinís and Nicolas Baya-Laffite