The degree to which something achieves its intended purpose or produces the desired results. In the context of government, effectiveness refers to how well a system or policy functions in achieving its goals.
Related terms
Efficiency: The ability to accomplish tasks with minimal waste of time, effort, or resources.
Efficacy: The extent to which a specific intervention produces beneficial effects under ideal conditions.
Performance: The overall outcome or result achieved by an individual, organization, or system in relation to its objectives.