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Simon Mercer OECDDAC Definition A quantitative or qualitative factor or variable that provides a simple and reliable means to measure achievement to reflect changes connected to an intervention or to help assess the performance of a development actor ID: 545351

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Slide1

Indicators

Simon MercerSlide2

OECD/DAC Definition

A quantitative or qualitative factor or variable that provides a simple and reliable means to measure achievement, to reflect changes connected to an intervention, or to help assess the performance of a development actor

(DAC Glossary of Key Terms in Evaluation, May 2002)Slide3

What are indicators?

Definition:

provides a sign or a signal that something exists or is true

Indicators are an essential part of effective monitoring and evaluation.

They can provide vital information on performance, achievement and accountability.

However, indicators are only one part of a comprehensive M&E system. They are only one method for collecting and analysing data and it is imperative that they be used when and where they provide meaningful information and

insightSlide4

Why use indicators?

Provide feedback on effectiveness of approach

Demonstrate concisely and coherently the results of your work

Q – how do

you

know you are being successful?Q – how do others know you are being successful?Slide5

Indicators measure change

Indicators are variables whose value changes

Indicators must be carefully identified

and selected

to act as

parameters for measuring the achievement of particular levels of results

An indicator

focuses on a single aspect

e.g

an input, output or overall objective. Slide6

Types of indicators

Quantitative

: Data can be measured on a numeric scale e.g. change in household nutrition

Performance:

the effective or efficient operation of an activity e.g. Number of illegal incursions to protected area since gazettement.

Achievement: the successful accomplishments of an activity, project or programme e.g. % of households that receive training in VSLAsAccountability: responsibility for the performance and/or achievements of the activity e.g. % of field stations submitting monitoring data to national focal

pointSlide7

Darwin Indicator levels

OUTCOME

OUTPUT

Means of Verification

linked to each indicatorSlide8

What makes a good indicator?

S = Specific

M = Measurable

A = Achievable

R = Relevant

T = timebound Do you know what is to be measured?

Do you know how to measure it?

Is this something you have influence over and can be achieved in the time frame

Does this relate to the project outcome/output?

When will this indicator be measured that shows a changeSlide9

Direct vs. Indirect Indicators

Direct indicators

which

refer directly to the subject they have been developed for (increase in household income of beneficiaries)

Indirect

indicators (proxy-indicators):which only refer in an indirect way to the subject:qualitative subjects, (behavioural change, living conditions, inclusion in governance structures)

More cost-effectiveSlide10

Attribution vs Contribution

Attribution = The

ascription of a causal link

between

observed (or expected to be observed) changes and a specific intervention.

Contribution = One of many processes/projects affecting changeMay require you to use a suite of indicators to better understand attributionFor high level indicators attribution can be prohibitively costly – aim for contribution under DarwinSlide11

Group Activity

Step 1:

Rate Indicators in terms of SMART criteria- giving each criteria a 0, 1 or 2 (full) (perfect score for each indicator is 10

)

Consider as well:

WHAT (What can measure change)HOW MUCH (Magnitude of change)WHO (Target )WHERE (Intervention area)

WHEN (Time bound)Slide12

Group Activity cont.

Step 2:

Review the logical framework provided and for indicators that score less than 6 attempt to improve using SMART. Pay particular attention to low scoring Outcome indicators.