Author Archives: aspacap

Reclaiming the Gift of Performance Measurement LinkedIn (Njeri Faith) This article brings out the deeply human roots of performance measurement -long before KPIs and dashboards. It reminds us that measurement began with instinct and learning, not judgment. [Editor’s Note: a bit … Continue reading →

Performance Budgeting Initiatives and Evidence Use in Public Budgeting Journal of Educational and Social Research  This article by Dr. Marsida Ismaili focuses on public budgeting decision-making in Western Balkans countries and on performance-based budgeting initiatives they have undertaken, for an informed and democratic decision-making process.

Harry Hatry’s Contribution to Performance Measurement: A Review of 55 Years of His Work Japanese Journal of Evaluation Studies Professor Hiraki Tanaka, a Japanese performance management specialist, has written an article highlighting the contributions of Harry Hatry to the field … Continue reading →

The Hidden Cost of Performance Management Public Performance & Management Review (Suho Ji et al) Performance management can have unintended dysfunctional consequences. When faced with performance appraisals, organizations often reduce their efforts on unmeasured performance dimensions, a phenomenon known as effort … Continue reading →

AI, Bureaucratic Discretion, and Accountability PATimes (Josemaria Salazar) Accountability that was once reserved for public institutions and officials is now grounded in algorithmic decision-making. Who audits the code? Who ensures that marginalized populations are not unfairly denied services by predictive systems? … Continue reading →