time and resources, the PBO should prioritize cost estimation projects based on available resources. The PBO should prepare a well maintained database to use for preparing cost estimates. Independent research/working papers The PBO should provide fact sheets and issue briefs on specific sectors. The PBO also should undertakes rigorous and analysis of economic, fiscal and budgetary issues. Transparency and disclosure policy PBO’s policy to disclose information should be guided by the country’s official secrets act and by Public Services Legislation. PBO should proactively disclose raw data and data sources used in its analysis and take measures to copyright its reports and data. The PBO should build a work culture that doesn’t engage in advocacy of issues and avoid bias in its analysis and reports. This can be achieved with greater transparency and when the PBO does not provide opinions or prescribe policy and only provide options and briefs of issues. Format The PBO must strive for simplicity in its reports and engage with media and citizens to help understand complex analyses. Data visualization techniques such as infographics and interactive media can be used for articulation. Communication strategy The PBO should identify the needs of the stakeholders and accordingly device communication strategy, which would include electronic, print and social media.
time and resources, the PBO should prioritize cost estimation projects based on available resources. The PBO should prepare a well maintained database to use for preparing cost estimates. Independent research/working papers The PBO should provide fact sheets and issue briefs on specific sectors. The PBO also should undertakes rigorous and analysis of economic, fiscal and budgetary issues. Transparency and disclosure policy PBO’s policy to disclose information should be guided by the country’s official secrets act and by Public Services Legislation. PBO should proactively disclose raw data and data sources used in its analysis and take measures to copyright its reports and data. The PBO should build a work culture that doesn’t engage in advocacy of issues and avoid bias in its analysis and reports. This can be achieved with greater transparency and when the PBO does not provide opinions or prescribe policy and only provide options and briefs of issues. Format The PBO must strive for simplicity in its reports and engage with media and citizens to help understand complex analyses. Data visualization techniques such as infographics and interactive media can be used for articulation. Communication strategy The PBO should identify the needs of the stakeholders and accordingly device communication strategy, which would include electronic, print and social media.