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 GRA 2008 Annual Conference
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Worcester Regional Research Bureau, the Boston Municipal Research
Bureau, The Conference was held in Boston at the Langham Hotel, August 3-6. Individuals and organizations from across the country whose work is the area of researching public policy issues in their communities attended the conference to further their knowledge of some key issues facing state and local governments. Dr. Schaefer presented the following panel discussion: Government Performance: How Does Data Improve Governments? -- How to use performance measures and statistics to improve the delivery of services, improve performance, motivate individuals and hold them accountable for decisions. Real life examples of these strategies in action. MODERATOR: Roberta R. Schaefer, Ph. D., President & CEO Worcester Regional Research Bureau Citizen-informed Performance Measurement and Reporting PANEL MEMBERS: Pamela Cardillo, Director, ProvStat, City of Providence Rhode Island Stephanie Hirsch, Director, SomerStat, City of Somerville Massachusetts Joe T. Adams, Ph.D., Research Coordinator, Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Pictured from left - right Stephanie Hirsch, Roberta Schaefer, Pamela Cardillo and Joe Adams.
Pictured from left - right Sam Tyler, Harry Spence, David Driscoll and Roberta Schaefer |
