What Tulsa Has to Teach Others About Rebuilding Trust in Cities

Bloomberg Cities Network

Too often, local governments take a transactional view of resident engagement, with “public consultation” seen as just another hoop to jump through on the way kicking off or wrapping up a project. But Tulsa, Okla., offers city leaders everywhere a different model they can build upon—not only for deeper engagement around city priorities, but also for strengthening social cohesion and trust throughout the community – and measuring what works.

Oral History of the Government Performance & Results Act

Government Executive

As GPRA reaches its 30th anniversary, it’s a great time to look back at how it evolved. Here, in the words of the people who were involved in the process, is the story of the birth and growth of results-oriented government.

Resource of the Week:  Intro to Measurement and Indicators

J-PAL North America

This section of J-PAL’s “Research Resources” covers key measurement concepts, means of data collection, from whom data should be collected, and common sources of measurement error.