Are government evaluation systems usable? Five OECD signals

Clear institutional mandates are needed so evaluations are conducted and used systematically across government.

On quality, the OECD says 79% have adopted central evaluation guidelines, but that passage does not prove those guidelines specifically cover design or requirements.

Evaluations should feed practical decisions, with results embedded in decision-making processes and presented in user-friendly ways.

Governments need accessible, interoperable data and stronger skills, including training, talent retention, and upskilling senior officials.