The 2nd PE-DPS: Diana Soeiro on Indicators

In this 2nd session of the series, Diana Soeiro (ISCTE-Lisbon University Institute) will present some of her work and will invite us for a critical discussion on indicators. Come join us in this challenge!

Title:** "A Reflection on Evaluation Indicators: Exploring the limits between economic performance and institutional flexibility"**

Abstract
Evaluation indicators are a much-discussed topic nowadays, particularly in the aftermath of the United Nations 2030 Agenda (issued in 2015) that proposes several indicators associated with each of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I've been working on developing indicators to assess progress in the context of intersectoral policies.

Therefore, I would like to discuss the interaction between evaluation indicators and public policies, a powerful test of institutional flexibility and its ability to adapt.

1) How can Key Performance Indicators (KIP) effectively incorporate economic and non-economic indicators?
2) Are governance systems ready to handle hundreds of indicators? Intersectoral policies can be particularly challenging to determine accountability. Which mechanisms should be put in place to manage them institutionally?
3) Up to which extent are indicators useful – in a governance/ public policy context? Is there a time when they stop being helpful and become an obstacle?
The goal of this discussion is to reflect on how "big ideas" in Economics (stemming from a broad and universal policy like the 2030 Agenda) can successfully find their way through institutions, leading to effective implementation.