Quarterly Journal of The Macro and Strategic Policies

Quarterly Journal of The Macro and Strategic Policies

A Framework for Designing Policy Dashboards in the Context of Policy Informatics for Managerial Decision-Making

Document Type : Research/Original/Regular Article

Author
Department of Policy Making and Public Administration, Faculty of Public Administration and Organizational Sciences, College of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
10.30507/jmsp.2026.571174.2890
Abstract
Effective decision-making in macro-level policy processes requires tools that can transform vast and complex data into clear, comprehensible, and actionable information for managers. While the fields of data visualization, scenario analysis, and alert systems have each advanced significantly, a distinct gap remains in providing an integrated framework that simultaneously and dynamically combines these capabilities to support strategic decision-making. This article aims to design and propose a conceptual framework for policy dashboards that integrates three key components—interactive data visualization, scenario analysis, and smart alert systems—within a synergistic structure. The research adopts a review-analytical approach following the methodology of conceptual framework development. Theoretical foundations were extracted from the literature across these three domains and synthesized into a unified model. Findings indicate that the proposed framework rests on three core pillars: first, an interactive visualization layer for dynamic, explorative, and narrative presentation of key performance indicators; second, a scenario analysis module for qualitative-quantitative simulation of policy option outcomes across plausible futures; and third, a smart alert system for continuous data monitoring and timely notification of deviations and critical trends. The strength and innovation of the framework lie in its interactive and cyclical architecture, where outputs from each component feed into and reinforce the others. This integration, while adhering to principles such as usability, comprehensiveness, and transparency, enables evidence-based decision-making, reduces uncertainty, and enhances accountability in the policy-making process.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 17 May 2026

  • Receive Date 06 January 2026
  • Revise Date 17 May 2026
  • Accept Date 17 May 2026