Client

The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission (LPTC) is a Saudi government entity established in 2020 under the Ministry of Culture, headquartered in Riyadh. Its mandate is to develop and regulate the Kingdom’s literary, publishing, and translation sectors—supporting talent, elevating content standards, and expanding the reach of Saudi literature both locally and globally. As a key enabler of Vision 2030’s cultural agenda, LPTC positions literature not as an institutional function, but as an integral part of everyday public life.

Goal

LPTC sought independent validation that its performance measurement practices had reached a level of true institutional maturity. The objective was to assess its systems against a rigorous international framework and to obtain formal recognition that its approach to defining, measuring, and acting on performance indicators is not only structured and consistent, but aligned with best-in-class public sector standards—both within Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Story

The GPA Unit conducted a comprehensive Performance Measurement Maturity Assessment for LPTC, designed as a deep diagnostic of the Commission’s existing framework. Rather than a surface-level review, the assessment functioned as an institutional X-ray—highlighting strong practices already in place while identifying targeted improvement opportunities.

The evaluation covered multiple dimensions of performance measurement, resulting in both an overall maturity score and detailed insights at the dimension level. Building on these findings, the GPA Unit developed specific, actionable recommendations—equipping LPTC’s leadership not only with a clear assessment outcome, but with a structured roadmap toward achieving Level 5 maturity.

Key Numbers

1 

award for Excellence in Performance Measurement

6 

dimensions assessed within the Performance Measurement capability

Client & Expert Feedback

“LPTC’s recognition is a demonstration of what disciplined performance stewardship looks like in the public sector. The ability to define what matters, measure it with consistency, and act on it with purpose reflects operational strength and institutional clarity. At this level, performance measurement is no longer a function; it becomes a leadership instrument. It enables alignment, drives accountability, and positions the Commission as a reference point for excellence in public sector performance.”
— Teodora Gorski, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, GPA Unit

“This achievement places LPTC among a distinguished group of government entities that have earned this certification. It demonstrates the Commission's high operational and administrative efficiency—and its global standing, having secured international accreditation from one of the world's leading performance measurement institutions.”
— Abdulaziz Almajed, Strategy Director, LPTC

Key Lessons

1. Culture sectors can lead on performance
   LPTC demonstrates that high levels of performance measurement maturity are not exclusive to financial or operational entities—cultural institutions can lead with equal rigor and discipline.
2. A diagnostic is also a roadmap
   The assessment did not stop at recognition. Its recommendation output provided leadership with a clear, prioritized pathway toward achieving Level 5 maturity.
3. Six dimensions reveal the full picture
   Breaking performance measurement into KPI selection, documentation, target-setting, data collection, visualization, and governance enables a granular view that uncovers blind spots often missed in high-level evaluations.
4. Governance makes measurement stick
   LPTC’s clearly defined roles and accountability structures were a key differentiator—demonstrating that KPIs deliver value only when ownership and responsibility are firmly established.