Data Literacy in policy making  refers to the ability of the policymakers to understand, interpret, and use data effectively to make informed decisions. This consists of several key skills,among which are:

1. Reading and Analyzing data: policymakers have to critically read and analyze data to understand trends ,patterns and insights. 

2. Understanding data sources : policymakers need to know where data comes from, how it is collected and it's reliability. They need to understand the types of data such as quantitative and qualitative. 

3. Data analysis skills: being able to interpret data is essential. This includes statistical literary.

4. communication and visualization policymakers must be able to communicate data insights effectively. This includes creating clear visualization and reports. 

5. Ethical Considerations: understanding the ethical implications of data use, privacy, and security are vital. 

6. evidence-based decision making : using data to inform policy decisions helps to formulate more effective and efficient policy.

Building data literacy among policymakers will bridge the gap between technical experts and the public, fostering better collaboration and more effective governance.