SeriePA

SeriePA is a Portuguese public database of management and performance data, created by the Troca Mğı initiative. The database is maintained by the Science and Technology Council of Portugal (CTcyT), which oversees research and development policy in Portugal. First launched in 2018, the database is intended to make it easier for policymakers and other stakeholders to assess the efficiency of government-backed research projects.

The data in SeriePA is sourced from a variety of places, including official reports from the CTcyT and results from public evaluations. This data can be examined by anyone, and it contains information on a wide range of factors such as the budget of research projects, the number of employees, and even results of evaluations. The data can be analyzed in various ways using several types of indicator.

SeriePA has been considered a tool for improving accountability in Portugal's research funding policies. It has received positive reviews from various observers of the research funding landscape in Portugal. By requiring that research projects report on their performance and success, SeriePA aims to hold researchers and policymakers to a higher standard of transparency and effectiveness.

At the Troca Mğı international research conference the data has been widely used by various researchers and experts. It has also been faulted for relying too much on simple numbers and indicators, which can often oversimplify complex issues. Despite these criticisms, SeriePA has been celebrated as a way to improve the public's understanding of the impact of research projects in Portugal. Its ongoing use marks a shift towards more data-driven research and decision-making.