Strategic planning in regulatory authorities is evolving from a formal exercise into a governance tool grounded in evidence and measurable indicators. However, a tension persists between the declarative dimension of plans and their actual capacity to effectively guide organizational action. Comparative analysis shows that only some models succeed in translating objectives into operational metrics, through the integrated use of KPIs and Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). As a result, the quality of strategic planning directly affects accountability, autonomy, and institutional legitimacy.
Berardi et al. (Tue,) studied this question.