Evidence-Based Institutional Management and Planning: Strategies for Decision-Making and Enhancing Educational Quality

Abstract

Evidence-based institutional management and planning constitute a strategic approach to strengthening decision-making and improving educational quality. Their application enables institutions to use information from academic indicators, learning outcomes, student trajectories, teaching performance, institutional conditions and evaluation processes to identify needs, establish priorities and allocate resources. However, difficulties persist regarding the availability, quality, interpretation and use of data, which may limit their systematic incorporation into planning and create a gap between available information and decisions. The purpose was to analyse scientific research on evidence-based institutional management and planning, considering its relationship with decision-making, strategic planning, institutional monitoring and organisational learning. A systematic review was conducted using a qualitative approach and descriptive scope, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines to organise the identification, selection, assessment and inclusion of publications. The synthesis established that information acquires greater value when critically interpreted and linked to institutional needs, supporting informed decisions, continuous institutional monitoring, organisational learning and collective reflection. This approach also requires professional capacities, collaborative participation and ethical criteria to ensure responsible data use, transparency, equity and privacy across educational institutions today.