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Policy Research Projects: 2000-2003

 

INPAE Partner  

Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), Caracas, Venezuela  

Project Title

Design and Implementation of a System of Performance Measurement: The Case of Infrastructure Management in Baruta City Hall, Miranda State, Venezuela.

Principal Investigator  

Richard Obuchi
richard.obuchi@iesa.edu.ve

NASPAA Partner  

John W. McCormick Institute of Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts at Boston  

Other Partners  

Baruta City Hall  

Description

Design and implement a performance measurement system that  improves the effectiveness and efficiency of public management, specifically in the area of urban development.

Need  

A public organization requires tools to evaluate and measure outcomes of public management.  The design of a performance measurement system will help identify the objectives of public management and determine how improvements in public management can be attained.

 Objectives  

Develop a methodological proposal for the design of a performance measurement system and strengthen the coordination and cooperation of similar public institutions.

Specific Objectives:

  • Evaluate the function of performance measurement systems.
  • Establish priorities and assign project responsibilities.
  • Introduce more financially effective systems.
  • Diagnose and evaluate the actual situation.
  • Revise and evaluate the existing mission of the organization or unit.
  • Identify service areas.
  • Define objectives and goals for service areas.

Accomplishments  

Elaboration of a methodological proposal for the design of a performance measurement system.

Design of a performance measurement system for the infrastructure in Baruta City Hall.  

Strengthen the cooperation between local institutions.

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