Performance Indicators

It is difficult to gauge the quality of research as it is often many years before the results are implemented through standards and the benefits are finally realised. High quality research can only be guaranteed if a high calibre research team is employed. In the selection process, emphasis will be placed on the track record of the research team and the relevance of the research outputs to the Authority’s goals. Value for money will be ensured by competition and transparency in the evaluation and selection process.

Management of each individual project is the responsibility of the Research Manager and the Project Mentor. Progress of the Research Programme is monitored by the Audit Committee of the NRA Board. Performance is measured by reporting the following:

• Number of projects commissioned
• Number of projects delivered
• Number of reports and papers published
• Quality of research and research outputs
• Implementation of research outputs.