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Mark Friedman is an American public policy expert and the creator of the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) framework. He has worked extensively with governments and nonprofit organizations worldwide to improve social outcomes through data-driven performance management.
Known for: Moving to Outcomes: Transforming Social Systems Through Results-Based Accountability
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Moving to Outcomes: Transforming Social Systems Through Results-Based Accountability
Moving to Outcomes presents a practical framework for improving the performance of social programs and public systems through results-based accountability (RBA). The book explains how organizations can shift from measuring activities to measuring outcomes, ensuring that public resources lead to tangible improvements in people's lives. It provides case studies, implementation strategies, and tools for policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community organizations to create measurable social change.
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From Measuring Activity to Demonstrating Results
When I began working with public systems, I realized that most of our measurement frameworks were fundamentally misaligned with our goals. We were tracking procedures and budgets rather than the actual effects on people’s lives. Every day, staff were busy producing reports, writing grant proposals, ...
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Turning the Curve: The Practice of Performance Improvement
One of the most practical and transformative components of RBA is what I call 'Turn the Curve thinking.' This process gives organizations and communities the ability to move from data observation to data-driven action. When we talk about turning the curve, we mean improving performance over time aga...
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About Mark Friedman
Mark Friedman is an American public policy expert and the creator of the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) framework. He has worked extensively with governments and nonprofit organizations worldwide to improve social outcomes through data-driven performance management.
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