Data is essential for effective governance; therefore, The Liberal Initiative queries, "What's the way to rule without data?"
In a recent turn of events, the Liberal Initiative (IL), a liberal political party in Portugal, has raised concerns over the Portuguese government's ability to manage effectively without the use of data.
The controversy began when the IL shared a post on the X social network, titled "National Exam of Governance." The post included a series of questions about various aspects of the country, such as the number of firefighters, immigrants, students without teachers, and idle buildings of the State. The response to each question was a simple "I don't know."
The Liberal Initiative has been vocal about its belief that what cannot be measured cannot be managed. This stance has led them to question the government's capacity to make informed decisions without access to crucial data.
One of the questions in the exam was about the appointment of the governor of the BdP, suggesting that it should be made by "public contest." This suggestion aligns with the IL's advocacy for transparency and accountability in government processes.
The Liberal Initiative has also criticized the government for its apparent inability to provide data on the number of aerial means in the fight against fires. However, the IL has deemed this information irrelevant in the broader context of their concerns about data availability.
The Liberal Initiative's criticism of the Portuguese government's data management practices is not a new development. Previously, they have questioned the government's ability to manage without data, and have advocated for a policy based on numbers.
Despite the IL's criticism, there is no explicit information available about their specific stance on the Portuguese government's use of data for policy-making or their detailed concerns about data availability. The political context suggests that the IL, with its focus on modernization and investor-friendly policies, would support transparency and effective use of data in policymaking, but this is not explicitly stated in the available information.
As the debate continues, it is clear that the Liberal Initiative is pushing for a more data-driven approach to governance in Portugal. The government's response to these criticisms and their efforts to address data availability will be closely watched in the coming months.
- The Liberal Initiative, expressing concerns about the Portuguese government's effective governance, has emphasized their stance that "what cannot be measured cannot be managed" and questioned the government's capacity to make informed decisions without access to crucial data.
- In the realm of policy-and-legislation, the Liberal Initiative has advocated for a policy based on numbers and urged the Portuguese government to adopt a more data-driven approach to governance, which will likely influence their response to the ongoing debate.
