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How public dashboards change the way policy is judged

Publishing live indicators can improve transparency, but metrics also shape what institutions choose to prioritize.

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How public dashboards change the way policy is judged
Publishing live indicators can improve transparency, but metrics also shape what institutions choose to prioritize.

Measurement changes attention

When a number is updated every week and displayed publicly, organizations naturally pay more attention to it. That can improve accountability, but it can also narrow focus to what is easiest to measure.

Pair metrics with context

Useful public dashboards explain definitions, data gaps and trade-offs. A number without methodology can create confidence without understanding.

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