DFID Standard Indicators

Broad Sector Subsector Indicator
NOTE: indicators in bold are STANDARD indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Adaptation
(Adaptive Amount of financial resources
Climate Change Capacity) allocated to adaptation
Adaptation Existence and effectiveness of
(Adaptive national and local coordination
Climate Change Capacity) mechanisms on adaptation
Adaptation Number of climate change risk and

(Adaptive vulnerability assessments
Climate Change Capacity) (including national and local levels)
Adaptation
(Adaptive Number of conflicts over access to
Climate Change Capacity) natural resources
Adaptation Proportion of sectoral policies and
(Adaptive plans that incorporate analysis of
Climate Change Capacity) risk and adaptation
Adaptation Proportion of staff working on
(Adaptive adaptation with technical expertise
Climate Change Capacity) in adaptation
Climate Change Forestry Allocation of property rights
Annual growth (or percentage
change) in household income from
Climate Change Forestry forest related activities
Area of forest under sustainable
Climate Change Forestry forest management (hectares)
Business practices that promote
products from legal and sustainable
Climate Change Forestry sources
Change in Agro-Forestry (Bio-
Climate Change Forestry physical)
Change in Forest Area (Bio-
Climate Change Forestry physical)
Change in the area of natural
forests/indigenous woodlands (Bio-
Climate Change Forestry phyiscal)
Employment in forestry related
Climate Change Forestry activities (full time equivalents)
Extent to which local rules and
norms for harvesting exist and are
Climate Change Forestry enforced
Extent to which rules on access and
benefit sharing followed
Climate Change Forestry (Governance)
Climate Change Forestry Growing stock per hectare (m3/ha)

Household income from
Climate Change Forestry forests/woodlands
Mechanism for conflict resolution
Climate Change Forestry exists (Governance)
Mechanism to share
concession/other revenue agreed
Climate Change Forestry (Governance)
National and local rules and norms
for harvesting exist and are
Climate Change Forestry enforced
Number of forest/woodland
Climate Change Forestry dependent jobs (Livelihoods)
Number of illegally issued timber
Climate Change Forestry contracts (Governance)
Percentage of communities aware
of the activities of forestry services
Climate Change Forestry in their area
Percentage of communities
involved in sustainable forest
Climate Change Forestry management
Percentage of communities
planning to expand an area under
Climate Change Forestry sustainable forest management
Proportion (percentage) of land
Climate Change Forestry covered by forest
Proportion of total household
income from forests/woodlands
Climate Change Forestry (Livelihoods)
Rules on access and benefit sharing
Climate Change Forestry followed
Total household income from
Climate Change Forestry forests/woodlands (Livelihoods)
Total value of forest/woodland
Climate Change Forestry dependent jobs per annum.
Value of forest/woodland
Climate Change Forestry dependent jobs (Livelihoods)
Value of illegally harvested timber
Climate Change Forestry confiscated (Governance)
Value of illegally issued timber
Climate Change Forestry contracts (Governance)
Value of Non Timber Forested
Climate Change Forestry Products
Value of removals of wood and non

Climate Change Forestry wood products (selected currency)
Value of services from forests
Climate Change Forestry (selected currency)
Climate Change Forestry Value of timber harvested
Volume of illegally harvested
Climate Change Forestry timber confiscated (Governance)
Climate Change Forestry Volume of timber harvested
Reducing Existence and coverage of early
Climate Change Vulnerability warning for key hazards
Reducing Existence of policy framework for
Climate Change Vulnerability risk reduction
Number of disaster preparedness
plans and contingency plans at all
Reducing administrative levels and all
Climate Change Vulnerability organisations
Percentage of school children who
Reducing are aware of key risks from climate
Climate Change Vulnerability change
Proportion of social protection
Reducing programmes incorporating
Climate Change Vulnerability adaptation
Gender equality: Percentage new
Climate Change Renewable Energy jobs occupied by women
High value job creation: Percentage

of jobs created with a salary >40
Climate Change Renewable Energy Percent GDP per capita
Access to communications:
Percentage of remote households
with access to mobile
Climate Change Renewable Energy communications
Access to energy: Percentage
Climate Change Renewable Energy change in rural electrification
Air quality: Particulates, NOx and
Climate Change Renewable Energy SOx emissions (kg/MWh)
Climate Change Renewable Energy Breakdown of Energy exports

Breakdown of energy imports and
Climate Change Renewable Energy the costs of imports
Climate Change Renewable Energy Electricity consumption per capita

Electrification rate (Percentage of
population with access to
Climate Change Renewable Energy electricity)
Employment sector development:
Percentage of total energy sector
employment working in renewable
Climate Change Renewable Energy energy
Energy efficiency - GDP per unit of
energy use (PPP, US$ per kg of oil
Climate Change Renewable Energy equivalent)
Climate Change Renewable Energy Fresh water consumption: m3/MWh

Greenhouse gas emissions:
Climate Change Renewable Energy tCO2e/£m
Greenhouse gas emissions:
Climate Change Renewable Energy tCO2e/MWh
Household expenditure: cost of
Climate Change Renewable Energy electricity delivered £/MWh
Indoor Air quality: % of dwellings
meeting WHO indoor air quality
Climate Change Renewable Energy guidelines
Indoor Air Quality: Percentage of
dwellings meeting WHO indoor air
Climate Change Renewable Energy quality guidelines
Climate Change Renewable Energy Level of Subsidies for fossil fuels

Low Carbon economic growth as a
proportion of total economic
Climate Change Renewable Energy growth
Number of households provided

with new/improved access to
Climate Change Renewable Energy basic electricity supply
Percentage change in renewables
Climate Change Renewable Energy on the grid
Percentage change in rural
Climate Change Renewable Energy electrification
Percentage decrease in time spent
Climate Change Renewable Energy sourcing fuel
Percentage of average household

Climate Change Renewable Energy income spent on energy
Percentage of female headed
households with access to
Climate Change Renewable Energy electricity
Percentage of households sourcing
energy (e.g firewood) from
Climate Change Renewable Energy sustainable sources
Population without access to
Climate Change Renewable Energy electricity
Productive land take: productive
Climate Change Renewable Energy land area used ha/MW
Sectoral deployment of energy
(Percentage of total energy used by
Climate Change Renewable Energy economic sector)
Security of supply: change in
annual hours of electricity supply
Climate Change Renewable Energy interruption
Supply chain development: Value
of procurement orders placed
Climate Change Renewable Energy within national supply chain
Total job creation: Number of jobs
Climate Change Renewable Energy created / MW
Climate Change Renewable Energy Total land take: ha/MW

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Higher Education
Education and skills Gender parity at higher education Outcome
Higher Education Number of students enrolled in tertiary

Education and skills education per 100,000 inhabitants Outcome
Percentage distribution of graduates by
Higher Education fields of education at tertiary level by
Education and skills gender Outcome
Number of baselines or feasibility
studies; monitoring plans; sector
assessments; evaluations; special
Information and studies, or information
Education data collection gathering/research activities Output
Number of institutions with improved
Management Information Systems, as a
Information and results of assistance by sub-sector
Education data collection (Pri/Sec) Output
Number of local organisations provided
Information and with technical assistance for strategic
Education data collection information activities Output
Number of people trained in M&E;

operational research, or other strategic
Information and information management by usb-sector
Education data collection (pri/sec), gender and geography Output
Proportion of institutions that have used
Information and MIS systems information to inform
Education data collection administration Outcome
Education Infrastructure Average ratio of students to classrooms Outcome
Education Infrastructure Latrines and water facilities constructed Output

Number of adult learning centres per
Education Infrastructure 1000 adults Outcome
Number of classrooms constructed
Education Infrastructure or rehabilitated Output
Number of parents /families under social
Education Infrastructure safety net programmes Outcome
Number of schools meeting a specified

Education Infrastructure adequate ratio of students to classrooms Outcome
Number of schools meeting adequate
Education Infrastructure student/latrine ratio be gender Outcome
Number of schools per 1000 children
Education Infrastructure within 2km radius Outcome
Percentage of schools meeting nationally
defined standards for infrastructure
Education Infrastructure provision Outcome
Percentage of schools with improved
Education Infrastructure access to drinking water Outcome
Training facilities constructed and
Education Infrastructure rehabilitated Output
Education Participation Drop out rate by grade Outcome
Graduation/Completion rate by sub -
sector (pri/sec/tert) and gender (with
Education Participation GPI) Outcome
Gross Enrolment ratio (GER) by sub-
sector (pri/ sec/tert/) , grade and
Education Participation gender Outcome
Gross Intake Ratio (GIR) in the first
Education Participation grade of primary Outcome
Gross Intake ratio in the last grade of
Primary by gender- a proxy for
Education Participation completion rate Outcome
Education Participation Net enrolment in primary education Outcome

Net Enrolment Rate (NER) by sub-
sector (pri/ sec/tert/) , grade and
Education Participation gender (including GPI) Outcome
Net Intake Rate (NIR) in the first grade
Education Participation of primary Outcome
Number of pupils benefiting from school
feeding programs be gender, sub sector
Education Participation (pre-primary/pri/sec Output
Number of pupils enrolled in DFID
supported primary schools or equivalent
Education Participation non-school based setting Output
Number of pupils receiving scholarships

Education Participation by gender, sub sector (pri/sec/tert) Output
Over/Under Age enrolment ratio
Education Participation (Male/Female) Outcome
Education Participation Percentage of private enrolment Outcome
Repetition rate by sub sector
Education Participation (pri/sec/tert), grade and gender Outcome
Education Participation School life expectancy (SLE) Outcome
Survival rates by grade and gender
Education Participation (with GPI) Outcome
Transition rate from pre-primary to
Education Participation primary by gender (with GPI) Outcome
Transition rates primary to secondary by
Education Participation gender (with GPI) Outcome
Number of textbooks (or TLMs)
Education Quality purchased and distributed Output
Percentage of PSA countries with
minimum standardised assessments at
Education Quality early grades (FTI defined) Outcome
Pupil:textbook ratio by sub sector
Education Quality (pri/sec), Geography Outcome
Teaching and
Education Leadership Number of Teachers trained Output
Teaching and Percentage of female teachers by sub

Education Leadership sector (pri/sec/tert) and geography Outcome
Teaching and Percentage of teachers trained (pre-
Education Leadership service or in-service) Output
Teaching and Percentage of unfilled teaching positions
Education Leadership by geography Outcome
Teaching and
Education Leadership Pupil:teacher ratio (PTR) Outcome
Teaching and
Education Leadership Ratio of teacher to teacher places Outcome
Teaching and
Education Leadership Teacher absenteeism (by geography) Outcome
Teacher attrition rate through
retirement, health, (HIV), alternative
employment (to different sub sector, to
Teaching and private school) by age gender and
Education Leadership subject expertise Outcome
Teacher education/Qualification
Teaching and (national measure), by sub sector
Education Leadership (pri/sec/tert) and gender Outcome
Teaching and Teacher: class ratio by sub sector
Education Leadership (pri/sec/tert) and geography Outcome
Teaching and Teachers trained in-service per year
Education Leadership (number) Output
Teachers trained pre-service to

Teaching and minimum qualifications and certifications
Education Leadership requirements per year (number) Output
Trained teacher to student ratio by sub
Teaching and sector (pri/sec/tert), subject (especially
Education Leadership Science) and geography Outcome
Education VfM and efficiency Teacher teaching load in secondary Outcome

Broad Sector Subsector
NOTE: indicators in bold are STANDARD
Agriculture and
Environment Land Assets
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Agriculture and
Environment Air Quality
Extractive and
other polluting
Environment industries
Extractive and
other polluting
Extractive and
other polluting
Extractive and
other polluting
Extractive and
other polluting
Extractive and
other polluting
Extractive and
other polluting
Extractive and
other polluting
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Environment Sustainability
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Mainstreaming
Environmental
Environment Overarching
Water Quality
Environment Improvement
Water Quality
Water Quality
Water Quality
Water Quality
Water Resources
Environment Management
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Water Resources
Indicator Type
e STANDARD indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Annual percentage of rural household income from
forest-related activities / employment in forest-related
activities Output
Annual percentage of rural household income from
forest-related activities / employment in forest-related
activities Output
Area affected by salinization and water logging (ha) Outcome
Area affected by soil erosion (ha/year) Outcome
Area of land affected by desertification (ha) Outcome
Number of fish stocks under sustainable management Output
Number of hectares under improved natural resource

management practices as a result of DFID assistance Output
Number of small-scale fishers (aquaculture?) Outcome

Percentage of poor people (lower quartile) with access
to common property resources Output
Pesticide and/or fertilizer consumption Output
Quantity of wetland services and products used Output

Levels of particulates (PM10) in the air in homes Output
Average household consumption of firewood/ biomass

fuel Output
Community consultation/ community outreach by the

industries Output
Country compliance with the (DFID-supported)

standards developed for extractive industries Output
Emission standards for two and three wheelers Output
Emissions of greenhouse gases Output
Extent to which undertakings of remediation work are

fulfilled Output
National air quality standards based on WHO air quality

guidelines Outcome
Social Impact and Environmental Impact Assessment

procedures Output
Increased availability of environmental information /
awareness of environmental sustainability Outcome
Level of funding for environmental plan at national,

district or local level. Output
Number (%) of people receiving DFID-supported
training in natural resources management (or improved
agricultural/ fishing practices or biodiversity
conservation) Output
Number of DFID-assisted civil society organizations
(CSO) that engage in advocacy and/or watchdog
functions relating to environmental sustainability (or
that increase public participation in environmental
decision-making) Outcome
Number of farmers and fishers (relevant others) who
adopt improved agricultural/fishing practices (or
otherwise take environmental sustainability into
consideration in their daily activities?) Output
Number of government plans valuing natural resources
assets and factoring values into national planning and
budgeting processes Output
Number of NGO/CSO environmental lobbying networks

engaged in political influencing Output
Number of policies, laws, International Agreements or
regulations promoting sustainable natural resource
management and conservation that are implemented as
a result of DFID assistance Outcome
Annual rural household income split between
agricultural/ non-agricultural activity (percentage) Output
Changes in ecosystem integrity Output
Changes in extent of ecosystems (forests, wetlands and
mangroves etc) Output
Community participation in natural resource
management / community-based natural resource
management plans Output
National Index of Biodiversity Outcome

Number of national and local policies that support
biodiversity conservation and natural resources
management implemented (and enforced?) Output
Percentage change in women farmers with secure land
tenure Outcome
Percentage of areas under sustainable management Output
Percentage of human induced ecosystem failure Outcome

Proportion of goods and services derived from
environmentally sustainable sources Outcome
Proportion of people living in environmentally fragile
areas (or Changes in occupation of communities
resulting from environmental fragility) Outcome
Valuation of ecosystem services Outcome

Biological/Chemical Oxygen Demand levels in rivers and
lakes. Outcome
Dissolved Oxygen Outcome

Industrial & agricultural sources of water pollutants (can
include the parameters: heavy metals, toxic chemicals,
phosphorus, nitrogen, oil) (various units) Output
Number of Sanitary inspections Output
Number of wastewater treatment plants Output
Agricultural output from irrigation Outcome
Decrease in major pollution events Outcome
Effective environmental regulation in place and enforced Output
Increased water security Outcome

Number of joint projects (research, training,
infrastructure) undertaken on waters shared by two or
more countries Output
Number of major water pollution events Outcome

Number of transboundary watercourses managed
through a ratified treaty Output
Percentage increase in agricultural output from irrigation Output

Percentage increase coverage in water resources
monitoring networks Output
Percentage increase in water stored and hydropower
generated per capita by multilaterals receiving DFID
support Output
Percentage increase with watersheds with a
management plan and committee Output
Percentage of countries and transboundary basins
implementing integrated water resources management
and water efficiency plans Outcome
Percentage of countries and transboundry basins
implementing integrated water resources management
plans Output
Percentage of women with access to water for irrigation Output

Percentage reduction in impacts from floods and
droughts Output
Percentage reduction in poverty from water resource
management programmes Outcome
Percentage women farmers with access to water for
irrigation Output
Political and media awareness of the need for improved
water resources management Output
Presence of cross-sectoral water committees in
government. Output
Food and Agricultural Research

Agriculture and Extension
Food and Agricultural Research

Agriculture and Extension
Food and
Agriculture Crops
Food and
Agriculture Crops
Food and
Agriculture Crops
Food and Fisheries and
Agriculture Aquaculture
Food and
Agriculture Forestry
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and Land Policy and
Agriculture Administration
Food and
Agriculture Livestock
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and
Food and Natural Resource
Agriculture Management
Food and Rural Micro and SME
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Finance
Agriculture Finance
Sector wide indicators -
Food and Agriculture and Rural
Agriculture Development
Indicator Type
ANDARD indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Percentage of farmers having knowledge of a specific

technology being disseminated by extension system Output
percentage of farmers trying the specific technology

advice from extension systems on their farms Output
Change (percentage) in yields of major crops of the
country Outcome
percentage of small scale framers who know about
crop production practices (in their farms) Output
Percentage of total land are under permanent crops Outcome

Percentage of fishing communities in contact with a
fisheries officer in the last month Output
Percentage of rural communities that constructed a
fish pond in the last year Output
Water use per unit of aquaculture production Outcome

Annual growth (or percentage change) in household
income from forest related activities Outcome
Area of forest under sustainable forest management
(hectares) Outcome
Employment in forestry related activities (full time
equivalents) Output
Growing stock per hectare (m3/ha) Outcome

Percentage of communities aware of the activities of
forestry services in their area Output
Percentage of communities involved in sustainable
forest management Output
Percentage of communities planning to expand an
area under sustainable forest management Output
Proportion (percentage) of land covered by forest Outcome
Rate of deforestation (percentage) Outcome

Value of removals of wood and non wood products
(selected currency) Output
Value of services from forests (selected currency) Output

Percentage change in number of formal land
transactions (quarterly of yearly basis) Outcome
Percentage of agricultural households that have
legally recognised rights to land. Outcome
Percentage of land area for which there is a legally
recognised form of land tenure. Output
Percentage of land area inventoried Output

Share (percentage) of land over which there are
disputes Outcome
Annual growth (percentage) in value added in the
livestock sector Outcome
Livestock birthrate Outcome
Percentage increase in yield per livestock unit Outcome

Percentage of livestock owners in contact with
livestock officer in the last month Output
Percentage of livestock owners satisfied with the
quality of livestock services Output
Percentage of livestock owners using vetenary
services within the last month Output
Change (percentage) in soil loss from watersheds Outcome

Proportion (percentage) of land area formally
established as protected area Outcome
Withdrawal of water for agriculture as a percentage of
total freshwater withdrawal. Outcome
Percentage increase in number of local enterprises in
rural area Outcome
Percentage of Bank branches that are located in rural
areas Outcome
Percentage of rural population eligible to obtain a
business loan Output
Percentage of rural population using financial services
of formal banking institutions Output
Percentage of rural population using non bank
financial services Outcome
Percentage of total savings that are mobilised from
rural areas Outcome
Percentage of users satisfied with the banking
services Output
Agricultural exports as a percentage of total value

added in agriculture sector Outcome
Annual growth rate of household in rural areas from

agricultural activity (percentage) Outcome
Change (percentage) in unit cost of transportation of

agricultural product Outcome
Food production Index Outcome

Percentage change in proportion of rural population
below US$1 per day (Purchasing power parity) per
day or below national poverty line Outcome
Percentage of rural labour force employed in

agriculture Outcome
Prevalence (percentage) of underweight children

under five years of age in rural areas Outcome
Producer price index for food items Outcome

Proportion of under-nourished population Outcome
Public spending on agricultural input subsidies as a

percentage of total public spending on agriculture. Outcome
Public spending on agriculture as a percentage of GDP

from the agriculture sector Outcome
Ratio (or proportion) of arable land area to total land

area of the country Outcome
Rural poor as a proportion of the population Outcome

Governance and Conflict Civil Service Reform

Governance and Conflict Corruption

Governance and Conflict Elections



Human Rights (UN
Governance and Conflict HR instruments)
Human Rights (UN

Human Rights (UN
Human Rights (UN
Human Rights (UN

Human Rights (UN
Human Rights (UN
Human Rights (UN
Human Rights (UN
Governance and Conflict Media

Governance and Conflict Parliament Support

Political Party
Governance and Conflict Support
Political Party
Political Party
Political Party
Political Party
Political Party
Political Party
Public Financial
Governance and Conflict Management
Public Financial
Public Financial
Security and Justice
Governance and Conflict Sector

Governance and Conflict Tax/Revenue
Voice and
Governance and Conflict Accountability
Voice and
Voice and
Voice and
Voice and
Voice and
Voice and
Voice and
Indicator Type
D indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Improved government statistical capacity - Percentage of data
on (X) collected by trained government staff Outcome
Number of disciplinary cases for violations of codes of conduct Output

Number of staff processed through objective systems
(Effectiveness of recruitment/promotion/training systems) Outcome
Number of targeted staff aware of civil service code Output
Percentage deadlines met (e.g salaries/budget) Output

Percentage of complaints received and acted on by
Ombudsman Output
Percentage of staff trained to do their jobs (admin mangement;
policy development; financial management) Output
Percentage of staff who understand how their role leads to
frontline service delivery Outcome
Percentage of staff with no job description Output
Percentage senior staff strategic planning training Output

Percentage staff minority representation against national
statistics Output
Ratio male:female staff Output
Ratio of Ghost workers: total staff Output
Ratio sector budget allocation: expenditure Outcome

Percentage of anti-corruption body staff trained Output
Percentage of appointments to anti-corruption body based on
professional criteria Outcome
Percentage of cases investigated by anti-corruption body
(domestic or international) Outcome
Percentage of cases lead to persecution (domestic or
international) Outcome
Percentage of civil servants that comply with asset declaration
mechanism Output
Percentage of national budget dedicated to anti-corruption
body Output
Percentage of targeted citizens satisfied with anti-corruption
body activity (Disaggregated) Outcome
Percentage of targeted civil service staff that feel safe reporting
a corruption case Output
Public access to agency information (Disaggregated) Output
Legal frameworks in place (in accordance with international
standards) Outcome
Percentage of population aware of election Output
Percentage of election preparations completed on schedule Output

Percentage of electoral staff and observers trained
(disaggregated) - Transparency of electoral systems Outcome
Percentage of observers trained Output
Percentage of people of voting age registered to vote -
Participation equal (sex; ethnicity;marginlised) Outcome
Percentage of population aware how to vote (disaggregate) Output

Ratio national: international observers Output
Ratio observers: populations size Output
Number of NGOs (per 100,000 persons) involved in
promotion/protection of right to (X) Outcome
Percentage of (targeted) citizens access to (health;education;

Security and Justice) services (Disaggregated) Outcome
Percentage of citizens aware of right to access to basic services
(disaggregated) Output
Percentage of citizens believe HR body is improving human
rights situation in their country (Disaggregated) Output
Percentage of household budget spent on accessing

health/education/watsan-Security and Justice services etc Output
Percentage of national budget targeting health/education/food
security etc Output
Percentage of objectives delivered by human rights body (Level
of accountability for service delivery) Outcome
Percentage of reported cases of sexual violence responded to
(by government) Output
Percentage/number of Universal Review (UPR)
recommendations implemented Outcome
Male: Female journalists at national media outlet Output
Percentage of citizens access to media (Disaggregate) Outcome
Percentage of citizens satisfied with media quality
(Disaggregate) Output
Percentage of journalists understand their role/neutrality Output
Percentage of media coverage on corruption issues Output
Percentage of programming given to minority issues (including
equality across political parties; gender) Output
Parliamentary effectiveness - Percentage of citizens satisfied
with parliamentary performance (disaggregated) Outcome
Percentage of parliamentarians complying with asset
declaration mechanisms Output
Percentage of parliamentarians trained in budget procedures,
including scrutinising and monitoring Output
Percentage of Parliamentarians trained in what their role is and
how to be effective (Disaggregate) Output
Percentage of parliamentary committees technically trained
(budget, public funds, service delivery, scrutiny) Output
Percentage of seats in parliament/local government occupied
by women/targeted groups Outcome
Number of policies communicated to general public Outcome
Percentage of citizens aware of right to join political parties Output
Percentage of parties with issue based manifesto Outcome

Percentage of women/targeted groups included in membership
of national political parties (against national statistics) Output
Proportion of political party accounts and committee level
meeting minutes published ( within party/externally) Output
Proportion of political party accounts publicly available Outcome

Proportion of political party membership given votes in internal
decision making Output
Level of improvement of Public Expenditure Financial
Accountability (PEFA) indicator. Output
Number of appeals investigated by relevant tender supervisory
body Outcome
Percentage tenders published, including with clear conditions
and criteria Output
Average numbers in prison cells (against international
standards) Outcome
Confidence in formal systems - Percentage of complaints on
'less serious' issues Outcome
Length of judgement/appeals processes Output
Length of pre-trial detention Output

Number of cases resolved using alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms Output
Number of CSOs consulted on policy development Outcome
Numbers of rapes per capita prison population (disaggregate) Outcome
Per capita military expenditure (or Percentage of GDP) Output

Percentage of citizens satisfied with (formal/informal) S&J
performance (disaggregate) Outcome
Percentage of citizens who pay a bribe to access police/judicial
services (disaggregate) Output
Percentage of citizens who say they feel safe in their
community (disaggregate) Output
Percentage of citizens who say they have access to
(formal/informal) court systems to resolve disputes
(disaggregate) Output
Prevalence of infectious disease/malnutrition in prison
population (disaggregate) Outcome
Ratio of military personnel: population size. Output

Cost of setting up a business Output
Length of time to set up a business Output
Level of uniformity of tax collection Outcome
Levels of public access to tax information Output
Percentage of business paying bribes to avoid taxation Output
Percentage of business satisfaction with tax system Output
Percentage of citizens aware of importance of taxation Outcome
Percentage of tax authority staff trained Output
Tax laws non-discriminatory Output
Legal protection for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Outcome
Number of Cvil Society Organisations reporting intimidation for
pursuing their activities Outcome
Percentage of citizens (and/ or CSOs) satisfied their voice is
heard by formal institutions (Disaggregate) Outcome
Percentage of citizens reporting awareness (Awareness of
rights/impact of corruption) Outcome
Percentage of citizens satisfied with Civil Society Organisations
performance (Disaggregate) Outcome
Percentage of CSO staff understand their role/ are trained Output
Percentage of CSO staff understand their role/ are trained. Output
Percentage of public service information publicly displayed Output

Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Access to
Health Medicines
Health Financing
Health Financing
Governance/
Health Quality
Governance/
Health Quality
Governance/
Health Quality
Health
System
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Indicator Type
e STANDARD indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Median affordability of the lowest priced generic for a basket of
drugs in public facilities (Percentage) Output
Median affordability of the originator brand for a basket of drugs
in private facilities (Percentage) Output
Median affordability of the originator brand for a basket of drugs
in public facilities (Percentage) Output
Median availability of the lowest priced generic for a basket of
drugs in private facilities (Percentage) Output
Median availability of the lowest priced generic for a basket of
drugs in public facilities (Percentage) Output
Median availability of the originator brand for a basket of drugs in
private facilities (Percentage) Output
Median availability of the originator brand for a basket of drugs in
public facilities (Percentage) Output
Median affordability of the lowest priced generic for a basket of
drugs in private facilities (Percentage) Output
Number of medicines prescribed per patient contact in public
health facilities (mean) (Number) Output
Number of medicines tested for post marketing surveillance Output

Percentage of drugs prescribed that are in the essential medicines
list Output
Percentage of tracer cases treated according to standard
treatment protocol or guideline Output
Rate of generic prescribing as proportion of all prescriptions Output

Payments in facilities that are due to have removed user fees
(Percentage paying nothing, mean payment) Output
Percentage of households who spent more than 10% of
household expenditure (or income) on health in the past year, by
income group Output
Absenteeism - Percentage of staff present on day of spot check
by cadre, level of care Output
Health specific Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA)
score Output
Proportion of health facility budgets reaching facility level Output
Number of Health professionals trained Output
Number of health professionals/workers trained by project Output
Number of health workers recruited to rural primary health units

compared to plan Output
Number of health workers trained under project/programme

activities Output
Stock outs of essential drugs in government facilities Output

Level of user fees charged at targeted health centres Outcome
Coverage of measles vaccination (6 months -15 years) Output
Number of consultations per clinician , per day, by admin. Unit Output
Number of outpatient consultations per person , per year by

administrative unit Output
Percentage of births assisted by a skilled attendant Output
Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel Outcome

HIV Prevalence for relevant surveillance populations published
within 12 months Output
National plan for health related surveys is in place and
implemented Output
Percentage of districts reporting timely and complete data at
national level Output
Children under 5 with fever in the last 2 weeks who received any
anti-malarial treatment (by sex) Outcome
Deaths due to malaria (per 100 000 population) Outcome
No of households sprayed (annual), total or funded by DFID Output
Number of insecticide treated bed nets distributed Output
Percentage of children under 5 who slept under an ITN the
previous night (total, by socioeconomic group,sex) Outcome
Percentage of children under 5 with fever in the last 2 weeks who
had a finger of heel stick (diagnostic test) Outcome
Percentage of children under 5 with fever in the last 2 weeks who
received anti-malarial treatment within 24 hours (total, by socio-
economic group) Outcome
Percentage of households with at least one insecticide treated net
(ITN) (and by socio economic group) Outcome
Percentage of households with at least one ITN or sprayed with
Indoor Residual Spraying in the last 12 months Outcome
Percentage of pregnant women who slept under an ITN the
previous night (total and by socio-economic group) Outcome
Laboratory has capability to perform microscopy, ELISA and PCR

assays for NTD diagnostics Output
Number of people treated under MDA (or those funded by DFID)

in 12 months Output
Proportion of areas for which mapping has been completed for

each NTD. Output
Consumption of iron-rich or iron-fortified foods Outcome
Continued breastfeeding at 1 year Outcome
Early initiation of breastfeeding Outcome
Exclusive breastfeeding under 6 months Output
FANTA Household Hunger Scale hunger score Outcome
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods Outcome
Minimum accepted diet Outcome
Minimum Dietary Diversity Outcome
Minimum meal frequency Outcome
Percentage children aged 6-59 months given deworming in the
past 6 months by sex Output
Percentage children aged 6-59 months given iron supplements in
the past 7 days by sex Output
Percentage children aged 6-59 months given Vitamin A
supplements in the last 6 months by sex Output
Proportion of population below minimum level of dietary energy
consumption Outcome
Births attended by skilled health personnel (Percentage
distribution, by income etc) Outcome
Births occurred in health facilities (Percentage, by income group
etc) Outcome
Caesarean sections as percentage of all live births Outcome
Contraceptive prevalence rate Outcome

Coverage of tetanus vaccination during pregnancy (Percentage of
pregnant women with TT2 vaccination) Output
Health providers trained to detect signs of sexual abuse or
violence Output
Health providers trained to provide safe abortion services to the
full extent of the law (no., distribution) Output
HIV prevalence in pregnant women Outcome
Incidence of neonatal tetanus Outcome

No. of Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) facilities per 500 000
population and no. offering comprehensive care Output
Number of facilities offering safe abortion services per 500 000
population Output
Number of family planning service delivery points per 500 000
population Output
Obstetric and gynaecological admissions owing to abortion (or
rate per 1000 women) Outcome
Percentage of Population living within one hour of travel time to
EmOC facility Output
Percentage of pregnant women tested for anaemia (as
component of basic antenatal care package) Output
Positive syphilis serology prevalence in pregnant women
attending antenatal care Outcome
Primary health-care facilities providing comprehensive case-
management for symptomatic STIs Output
Service delivery points providing medical, psychological, and
other services and referral for women with FGM Output
Women attended at least one and four times for antenatal care
during pregnancy (Percentage, by income) Output
Among adults with a recent health visit, Percentage who stated
that their provider showed respect to them Output
Among adults with recent health visit, Percentage who state that
their provider explained things clearly Output
Case fatality rate for specific diseases (e.g. Measles, diarrhoea),

for deliveries Outcome
Increase in number of people with access to a basic package of

health services Output
Number and distribution of facilities with capacity to offer basic

delivery care by region Output
Number and distribution of facilities with capacity to offer

Emergency Obstetric care Output
Number of facilities offering PMTCT Output
Number of outpatient visits per capita per year Outcome
Percentage of facilities that meet basic standards for staffing,

equipment, amenities, drugs and supplies Output
Percentage of facilities with accurate data for inventory
management, safe storage conditions, stock within expiry date
and older stock used first. Output
Percentage of facilities with supervisory visit in the last 3 months Output
Percentage of patient contacts where the health worker followed

specific protocols (e.g. IMCI, STI treatment, VCT) Output
Percentage of population living within 5 km of a health facility (by

region, public & non-state facilities) Output
Percentage of population living within 5 km of a health facility

that meets minimum standards Output
Percentage of workers who know hand hygiene rules Outcome

Case detection of HIV + patients as a percentage of estimated TB
cases that are HIV + Output
Case detection rate of smear positive MDR-TB patients. Output
Case detection rate: no. of new smear-positive case reported in
the year as percentage of estimated cases Output
Default rate in TB treatment for new smear positive patients Outcome
DTP3 vaccination coverage - Percentage of 1-year olds vaccinated
with the third dose of DPT vaccine by sex Outcome
Lab confirmed MDR TB cases successfully treated as a percentage
of all cases on second line treatment Outcome
Number of TB facilities where free condom distribution is
practiced and condoms are available, expressed as a proportion
of all TB facilities. Output
Number or Percentage of districts with DPT 3 coverage over 80% Outcome

Number or Percentage of new smear positive patients managed
by non-state providers under DOTS. Outcome
Output: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population per
year) Output
Percentage of TB patients who had an HIV test result recorded in
the TB register. Output
Reporting units reporting no stock out of first line anti-TB drugs
on the last day of the quarter among all reporting units (number
and percentage) Output
TB treatment success rate under DOTS for new smear positive TB
patients as % of all new cases Outcome
Number of 1 year-old children immunised against measles Output

HIV and AIDS Access to Medicines/ARV
HIV and AIDS Care and Support


HIV and AIDS Commercial sex workers

Cross cutting/Integration of
HIV and AIDS services
HIV and AIDS Injecting drug users

Knowledge and Behaviour -

HIV and AIDS core UNGASS indicator



HIV and AIDS Men who have sex with Men

Orphans and Vulnerable
HIV and AIDS Children


HIV and AIDS Prevalence
HIV and AIDS Prevention

Prevention of Mother to Child

HIV and AIDS Transmission (PMTCT)
Indicator Type
; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Number of people with advanced HIV infection receiving
ARVs Output
Percentage of adults and children with HIV known to be on
treatment after 12 months after initiation of antiretroviral
therapy Outcome
Percentage of facilities providing ARV that had a stock out of at
least one ARV drug in the last 12 months Output
Health facilities with drugs for opportunistic infections and
palliative care in stock Output
Households receiving help in caring for chronically ill young
adults, by gender of adult Outcome
No. of HIV positive people currently receiving cotrimoxazole
prophylaxis by gender, age group Outcome
Number and % of PLWHA who tested positive who received
counselling for positive prevention Outcome
Number of HIV-positive women assessed for CD4 cell count Outcome
Number of HIV-positive women receiving ARV treatment for own
health Outcome
Number of individuals trained in HIV-related stigma and
discrimination reduction Output
Number of legal and social support services for women care-
givers and victims of sexual violence Output
Service delivery points providing medical, psychological and
legal support to victims of rape or sexual abuse Output
Condom use among commercial sex workers with last client Outcome
Percentage of female sex workers reporting the use of a condom
with every client in the last month Outcome
Percentage of sex workers reached with HIV prevention
programmes in the last 12 months Outcome
Antenatal clinics offering or referring for VCT Output
Contraception prevalence rate Outcome
HIV services offering or referring for family planning Output
Intensified TB case-finding among PLWHA Output

Number and % of Ante Natal Care facilities which provide
PMTCT, public and private, by district Output
Number and % of health care workers newly trained or
retrained in basic HIV prevention package Output
Number and percentage of health care workers newly trained or
retrained Output
Number of health facilities that offer ARV therapy (by level,
region, public/private, DFID supported). Output
Percentage of adults and children enrolled in HIV care who had
TB status assessed at last visit Output
Percentage of adults and children newly enrolled in HIV care

who had TB status assessed and recorded during their last visit Output
Percentage of clients that attend public antenatal clinics which
offer or refer for VCT Output
Percentage of estimated HIV-positive incident TB cases that
received treatment for TB and HIV Outcome
Percentage of health facilities that offer ARV therapy Output

Percentage of health facilities that provide HIV testing and
counselling services Output
Unmet need for family planning Outcome

Drug injectors using condoms at last sex, by partner type Outcome
Injecting drug users using sterile equipment at last time they
injected Outcome
Number of needle and syringe programme sites per 1000 IDUs Output
Number of opioid substitution therapy sites per 1000 IDUs Output
% of adults aged 15-49 who had more than one sexual partner
in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom during
their last intercourse Outcome
Percentage of adults aged 15-49 who had more than one sexual
partner in the past 12 months who report the use of a condom
during their last intercourse Output
Percentage of most-at-risk populations who both correctly
identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV and
who reject major misconceptions about HIV transmission by risk
group Outcome
Percentage of young women and men aged 15-24 who both
correctly identify ways of preventing the sexual transmission of
HIV and who reject major misconceptions about HIV
transmission by sex Outcome
Percentage of young women and men who have had sexual
intercourse before the age of 15 by sex Outcome
Condom use during anal sex among young men who have sex
with men Outcome
Knowledge of HIV prevention among men having sex with men Output
Percentage of men reporting the use of a condom the last time
they had anal sex with a male partner Outcome
Percentage of MSM reached with HIV prevention programmes in
the last 12 months Outcome
Number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) served by an
OVC program, disaggregated by sex Output
Percentage of children aged less than 15 years who are orphans
(UNGASS 2005) Outcome
Percentage of children living outside of family care Outcome
Percentage of children who are vulnerable Outcome

Percentage of orphans and vulnerable children whose
households received free basic external support in caring for the
child Outcome
The (a) number and (b) percentage of districts with functioning
social welfare departments providing grants to orphans and
other vulnerable children Output
HIV prevalence among 15-49 year olds Outcome
Condom use among young people who had higher-risk sex in
the preceding year by gender, urban/rural Outcome
Drug supply at STI care services - measure of stock outs. Output
Life-skills-based HIV education in schools within last academic
year (primary, secondary) Output
Number of condoms distributed Output
Number of individuals who aged 15 and over who received HIV
testing and counselling and know their results Outcome
Number of male and female condoms distributed in public and
private sector Output
Percentage of districts with at least one specialised voluntary
counselling and testing (VCT) service Output
Percentage of donated blood units screened for HIV in a quality
assured manner Output
Percentage of health care facilities where all therapeutic
injections are given with new, disposable, single-use injection
equipment Output
Percentage of health facilities with post-exposure prophilaxis
(PEP) services available on site Output
Percentage of most-at-risk populations reached with HIV
prevention programmes by risk group Outcome
Percentage of most-at-risk populations that have received an
HIV test in the last 12 months and who know the results Outcome
Percentage of women and men aged 15–49 who received HIV
testing and counselling and know the results Output
Distribution of feeding practices (exclusive breast feeding,
replacement feeding, mixed feeding/other) for infants born to
HIV-infected women at 3 months Outcome
HIV-exposed infants seen within 2 months of birth for check-up
(number and percentage) Outcome
Percentage of HIV infected pregnant women who receive
antiretrovirals to reduce the risk of MCT Outcome
Percentage of HIV-infected pregnant women who receive ARV
for their own health Outcome
Percentage of infants born to HIV-infected women receiving any
ARV prophilaxis for PMTCT Outcome
Percentage of infants born to HIV-infected women started on
cotrimoxazole prophylaxis within two months of birth Outcome
Percentage of infants born to HIV-infected women who receive
an HIV test within 12 months Outcome
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Indicator Type
are STANDARD indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Increased household livestock yield (meat, eggs, milk) or cash
generated from livestock sales Outcome
Kilograms of fish captured and/or produced/harvested Outcome

Measurable improvements in food security obtained by households
benefiting from agricultural inputs and/or services Outcome
Measurable improvements to harvesting and storage of crops Output
No. of hectares benefiting from agricultural improvements (fertilizers,
irrigation, conservation) Output
No. of households assisted by fishery programmes Output
No. of households assisted with agricultural services Output
No. of households assisted with livestock inputs and services Output
No. of newly cultivated hectares as a direct result of agricultural
assistance programmes Outcome
Post harvest loss reduced through improved harvesting and storage of
crops Outcome
Tonnage of crops produced as a direct result of agricultural input
programmes Outcome
Affected displaced populations are afforded appropriate protection in
accordance with protection principles (e.g guilding principles on
Internal Displacement, Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian
Law) Outcome
Appropriate physical environment and camp design to ensure cultural

norms and personal/camp security while upholding human rights (e.g.
freedom of movement) Output
Camp designed and positioned to allow safe access to sustainable

resources and livelihoods Output
Camp management, design and exit strategy produced outlining

potential short and long term scenarios (based on principles of do no
harm) Output
Minimum surface area per person provided in camp (in line with
international standards Output
Number of established and recognised mechanisms for redressing

issues and grievances Output
Number of inclusive camp committees established representing the

camp population, including vulnerable groups Output
Number of mechanisms in place to control communicable and

incommunicable diseases Output
Number of reports of cases of conflict with the affected community, the
outside and within the host community Output
Proportion of camp population able to access essential food and non-

food items and services in line with international standards Output
Proportion of camp population people able to access legal assistance Output
Proportion of camp population registered with appropriate verification

measures in place Output
Adequate quantity of aid and services Outcome

Amount and types of resources available and used for inter-cluster
coordination Output
Establishment and usage of accessible IM tools and products across all
clusters Output
HC appointed from HC pool within 3 days Output
Inclusion of cross cutting issues (i.e. protection, early recovery DRR
etc) in all technical strategic outputs Output
Information Manager appointed for cluster(s) within 7 days Output
Number of agencies participating in cluster meetings Output
Number of clusters activated and dedicated leads appointed within 3
days (adhereing to ToR) Output
Number of countries in which a prioritisation tool is being used Output
Number of countries in which joint needs assessments are carried out Output
Number of dedicated emergency staff mobilised for i) immediate and
ii) longer term phases Output
Number of donors financing the pooled fund Output
Number of Humanitarian Country Team meetings Output
Number of local NGOs and CBOs participating in clusters Output
Number of national and local authorities participating in clusters Output
Numbers of clusters having sectoral strategic plans Output
OCHA field vacancy rate Output
Percentage of HCs engaging in performance management process Output
Quality provision of aid and services Outcome

Technical standards defined by cluster and agreed by cluster members
within X days Output
Timely provision of aids and services Outcome
A national multi-sectoral platform for disaster preparedness/ DRR is

functioning. Outcome
Country wide public awareness strategy exists to stimulate a culture of

disaster resilience, with outreach to urban and rural communities. Outcome
Disaster preparedness plans and contingency plans are in place at all
administrative levels, and regular training drills and rehearsals are held
to test and develop disaster response programmes. Outcome
Early warning systems are in place for all major hazards, with outreach
to communities. Outcome
Increase individual household knowledge and skills in disaster
preparedness and mitigation, through incorporating risk management
concepts in formal and informal education Output
National and local risk assessment based on hazard data and
vulnerability information are available and include risk assessments for
key sectors. Outcome
National institutional and legal frameworks for disaster risk
management exist with decentralised responsibilities and capacities at
all levels. Outcome
Number and percent of beneficiaries retaining disaster preparedness,

mitigation, and management knowledge two months after training Output
Number of community awareness raising workshops carried out by

district government/ NGO. Output
Number of hazard risk reduction plans, policies or curriculum

developed Output
Number of households/ proportion of households with increased

knowledge and skills in disaster preparedness and response Output
Number of hydro-meteorological policies/procedures modified as a
result of the activities to increase preparedness for hydro-
meteorological events Output
Number of people trained in disaster preparedness, mitigation, and

management Output
Relevant information on disasters is available and accessible at all

levels, to all stakeholders. Outcome
School curricula, education material and relevant trainings include
disaster preparedness, risk reduction and recovery concepts and
practices. Outcome
Access rights agreed with host community regarding existing natural
resources, such as fuel, water, timber for construction, stone and
sand, grasses Output
Activities undertaken to protect natural resource-dependent livelihood
support activities Output
Agricultural or grazing land planned to minimise any adverse impact on
the local natural habitat Output
An environmental assessment made of natural resource availability
and fragility, typical land usage, the distribution of existing vegetation
and surface water drainage patterns Output
Appropriate environmental rehabilitation measures undertaken during
the life of the temporary settlement Output
Environmental restoration of the locations of mass shelters or
temporary planned camps, unless agreed otherwise, once they are no
longer needed for emergency shelter use Outcome
Natural resources are sustainably managed to meet the ongoing needs
of the displaced and host populations Outcome
Number of small settlements Output
Roads, pathways and drainage networks planned to make use of
natural contours in order to minimise erosion and flooding Output
Satisfactory removal of all material or waste that cannot be re-used or
that could have an adverse effect on the environment Output
Sustainable external supplies of fuel provided Output
The production and supply of construction material and the building

process minimises the long-term depletion of natural resources Outcome
The temporary or permanent settling of the affected population
considers the extent of the natural resources available Outcome
Trees and other vegetation are retained where possible to increase

water retention, minimise soil erosion and to provide shade Outcome
% of breastfed children aged 6-24 months who receive food from at
least 4 food groups each day Output
% of children 0-59 months with low weight for height, wasting)
(moderate, severe and total) or nutritional oedema Outcome
% of children aged 0-6 months who are exclusively breastfed Output
% of children aged 6-9 months who are fed at least twice per day, and
% of children aged 9-24 months who are fed at least 3 times per day Output
% of children treated for severe acute malnutrition who default Outcome
% of children treated for severe acute malnutrition who die Outcome
% of children treated for severe acute malnutrition who recover Outcome

% of children under five with severe acute malnutrition (moderate and
severe) receiving treatment Output
All targeted households (of a food assistance programme) have access
to the necessary inputs to protect and restart primary production to
the level of pre-disaster, when justified, and in accordance with the
agricultural calendar Output
All targeted households are given cash or vouchers, where it is
considered (or assessed) to be operationally viable, at market value of
required inputs, giving households the absolute choice on livelihoods
options Output
All targeted people (in a food assistance programme) get responses
ensuring their primary needs, preventing erosion of their assets, giving
them choice and promoting their dignity - throughout project
implementation Output
All targeted populations have safe and full access to market goods,
services and systems throughout the project duration Output
All targeted populations meet some or all their basic food needs and
other livelihood needs (e.g., productive assets, health, education,
transportation, shelter, transport) through purchase from the local
markets Output
Caregivers of infants and young children have access to timely and
appropriate, nutritionally and safe complementary foods (6 months) Outcome
Change (%) in yield of staple crops in country/ region/ district Outcome

Food aid recipients receive food that is “fit for purpose”: for safety,
food should not pose a risk to health; for quality, food should match
specification and be nutritious Output
Food purchased locally, as % of food distributed in-country Outcome
Household food consumption score Outcome
Market price trend of livestock/ grain ratio Outcome

Mean weight gain of children being treated for severe acute
malnutrition Output
More than 90% of the target population is within <1 day’s return walk
(including time for treatment) of the site for dry ration supplementary
feeding programmes and no more than 1 hour’s walk for on-site
supplementary feeding programmes Outcome
Number of people assisted by food assistance, food or cash transfer
programme or food security programmes Output
Number of: cattle distributed; certified quality seeds produced; trained
people in agriculture; tonnes of food distributed Outcome
Prevalence of acute malnutrition among children under 5 (weight for
height as a %) Outcome
Prevalence of low mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) Outcome
Proportion (%) of h/h expenditure on food Outcome

There is access to a range of foods – including a staple (cereal or
tuber), pulses (or animal products) and fat sources – that together
meet nutritional requirements Outcome
CFR for most common diseases Outcome

Coverage of tetanus vaccination during pregnancy percentage of
pregnant women with TT2 vaccination) Output
Crude mortality rate Outcome
Health workers trained to detect signs of sexual abuse or violence Output
Number of cases or incidence of sexual violence Outcome

Number of emergency obstetric care facilities per 500,000 of the
population and number offering comprehensive care Output
Number of family planning service delivery providers providing at least
three methods of FP Output
Number of households sprayed/insecticide treated bed nets distributed Output
Number of people with access to a basic package of health services Output
Percentage of population with severe difficulties in functioning Outcome

Proportion of people with <15 litres of water per day Outcome
Proportional mortality Outcome
Under 5 mortality rate Outcome

Annual cost of warehousing Output
Cost per tonne of transport by air (annual average) Output
Cost per tonne of transport by road (annual average) Output
Cost per tonne of transport by sea (annual average) Output
Number of consignments able to be tracked through to beneficary Output
Number of contracts adhering to approved procedures Output
Number of contracts fulfilled on schedule Output
Number of contracts showing consideration for CSR issues Output
Number of contracts with definable evaluation criteria Output
Number of contracts with inspection clauses Output
Number of deliveries not made according to time forecast Output
Number of items held in dedicated warehouse space Output
Number of items held in shared humanitarian warehouses Output
Number of Procurement contracts issued not meeting internationally
agreed quality standards Output
Percentage change in costs of warehousing (pro rata, depending on
volume and value held Outcome
Percentage change in value of stocks held but not used in one calendar
year Outcome
Percentage change in value of stocks held. Disaggregate between
shared and dedicated warehouse space Outcome
Percentage improvement in cost/tonne ratio - air transport Outcome
Percentage improvement in cost/tonne ratio - road transport Outcome
Percentage improvement in cost/tonne ratio - sea transport Outcome
Percentage improvement in deliveries on time Outcome

Percentage improvement in time taken for stocks to leave the
premises. Disggregated between shared and wholly dedicated
warehouses Outcome
Percentage increase in acceptable procurement contracts Outcome

Percentage increase in consignments delivered through common
systems Outcome
Percentage increase in number of consignments able to be fully
tracked Outcome
Percentage increase in number of contracts adhering to approved
procedures Outcome
Percentage increase in number of contracts with definable evaluation
criteria Outcome
Percentage increase in number of contracts with inspection clauses Outcome
Percentage increase in number of cotnracts fulfilled on schedule Outcome

Percentage of commdities delivered through consolidated / common
systems Output
Percentage reduction in time goods await onward movement form 1st
port of entry Outcome
Time taken for the first element of a consignment to leave the
premises. Disggregated between shared and wholly dedicated
warehouses Output
Time taken to move consignments forward from 1st port of entry Output
% of population that has received updated information regarding relief
activities Outcome
% of the displaced population who return voluntarily, safely and in
dignity Outcome
% of the women and men who recognise the threats of sexual violence
and know how to limit the risks Outcome
%/number of population enabled to resume normal way of life due to
reduced risk of exposure to mines and unexploded ordinances Outcome
Assistance and protection are delivered in a neutral, impartial and
proportional manner Outcome
Authorities adopt steps to address the causes of displacement Outcome

Evidence that IHL dissemination is now underway in the targeted
group and is Output
Level of unimpeded access to international/national humanitarian
organisations to all those people affected Output
Number and % of target population reporting increased access to GBV
based services Output
Number and types of security incidents reported by women and men

(e.g. sexual assault, bombings, child soldiers, arbitariry detention etc.) Outcome
Number of civilians estimated killed, maimed and injured by violence Output
Number of reports of sexual violence per x number of men and women Outcome
Numbers of policies/procedures/practices modified in accordance with

protection principles (e.g., Guiding Principles on Internal
Displacement; Human Rights Law; International Humanitarian Law) Outcome
Perception of the affected population regarding information provision Outcome
Reduced sense of fear, growing sense of safety, recovered dignity Outcome

There is a functioning system to issue registration documents to all
affected population Outcome
A shelter, settlement and reconstruction plan (with explicit targets and
timeframes) for all shelter-affected displaced and non-displaced
updated regularly by the affected population, humanitarian,
developmental and governmental stakeholders. Output
An understanding is maintained of the economic context (livelihoods

and the construction industry) and the impacts to both of shelter Output
Assistance is offered in the most efficient and sustainable manner
avoiding harm to livelihoods and recovery capacities. Output
Capacities and resources from all stakeholders are coordinated and
agreed objectives are met, ensuring the security, safety, health and
well-being of displaced and non-displaced. Outcome
Equitable recovery is achieved through housing for the tenant and
owner affected population where housing, land and property
ownership, and/or use, rights are clarified prior to occupation. Output
Equitable shelter relief, recovery and reconstruction is achieved for the
shelter-affected population. Output
Return, host or temporary communal settlements have safe and
secure accommodation and access to services and opportunities
including daily livelihood activities. Output
Settled disaster-affected households where the material sourcing and

construction techniques minimises the adverse impact on the
environment via coordinated and prioritised environmental activities Outcome
Shelter and housing are constructed safely and efficiently, appropriate

to culture and climate including sufficient covered living space, thermal
comfort (safe and sustainable heating as required), .. Outcome
The displaced shelter-affected population have somewhere to live and

sufficient individual, general household, personal hygiene and shelter
support items to ensure their health, dignity, safety and well-being Outcome
The proportion of shelter and settlement for displaced and non-
displaced that meets established technical, durability, safety and
planning standards for shelter products, materials, construction and
settlement planning. Output
The proportion of shelter responses which meet defined environmental
targets Outcome
The proportion of the displaced shelter-affected population that has
safe and adequate shelter and settlement responses, including
appropriate and durable NFIs throughout the emergency and recovery
period Outcome
The proportion of the non-displaced shelter-affected population, both
tenants and owners, with housing that is safe, legal, appropriate and
durable Output
The proportion of the shelter-affected displaced and non-displaced who
are involved in planning and implementation including temporary
communal settlements by family, neighbourhood or village groups, as
appropriate. Output
The proportion of the shelter-affected displaced and non-displaced with

adequate access to essential services, including water and sanitation,
community facilities, urban and rural livelihoods opportunities. Outcome
The proportion of the shelter-affected displaced and non-displaced, for

which there are defined financial, operational and material resources
commitments for reliief, recovery and reconstruction.. Output
The proportion of the shelter-affected displaced and non-displaced,
whose risks from hazards are managed. Output
The shelter-affected displaced and non-displaced are able to manage

their vulnerability to hazards supporting their sustainable recovery. Outcome
Access to a refuse container which is emptied a minimum of twice per

week; and are no more than 100 metres from a communal refuse pit. Output
All facilties are appropriately used and maintained. Output
Appropriate vector control measures in place. Output
Average water use for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene (litres
per person per day). Output
Number and percent of appropriate excreta containment facilities built. Outcome

Number of hygiene items (cooking, washing and bathing facilities and
material) distributed that meet the immediate needs of the
community. Output
Spare parts, training and maintenance plans in place. Outcome

The number of appropriately designed, sized and durable water
carrying and water storage containers distributed (with covers). Output
The proportion of affected population that are able to dwell in a health
or other risk free environment without the threats caused by water
erosion and/or standing water resulting from floods, stormwater runoff
and wastewater discharge. Outcome
The proportion of affected population that are able to dwell in an

environment which is uncontaminated by waste and have the means to
dispose of their domestic waste conveniently and effectively. Outcome
The proportion of affected population that have access to hygiene

items to ensure personal hygiene, health, dignity and well being. Outcome
The proportion of affected population who have good, equitable, and
safe access to water of sufficient quantity and quality for drinking,
cooking, personal and domestic hygiene. Outcome
The proportion of affected population whose health is protected by the

safe management and control, to acceptable levels, of disease vectors
without introducing resistance to substances used. Output
Water is palatable and of sufficient quality to be drunk and used for
personal and domestic hygiene without causing risk to health. Outcome
Well planned, built and maintained drainage systems. Output
Zero faecal coliforms per 100ml of water at the point of delivery. Output
NOTE: indicators in bold are
Water and
Sanitation Hygiene
Water and
Sanitation Hygiene
Water and
Sanitation Hygiene
Water and
Sanitation Hygiene
Improved
Water and drinking
Sanitation water
Improved
Water and drinking
Sanitation water
Improved
Water and drinking
Sanitation water
Improved
Water and drinking
Sanitation water
Improved
Water and drinking
Sanitation water
Water and
Sanitation Sanitation
Water and
Water and
Water and
Water and
Water and
Indicator
in bold are STANDARD indicators; all others are SUGGESTED indicators
Percentage of people reporting an Acute Respiratory Infection in the last 2
weeks
Number of people participating/trained in a hygiene promotion programme

Percentage of people (and parents reporting for their children< 36 months
of age) with diarrhoea in the last 2 weeks
Percentage of people with appropriate handwashing behaviour
Number of households provided with new/improved drinking

water
Percentage of hospitals/health care facilities with a safe drinking water

supply
Percentage of schools with a safe drinking water supply
Percentage of water supply points for public use (e.g. in schools, hospitals,
market places) which are accessible to disabled people
Proportion of people using an improved drinking water source less than 30

minutes (or 1 km) away.
Number of new/improved sanitation facilities provided

Percentage of hospitals and healthcare centres with improved sanitation
facilities
Percentage of households disposing of child faeces (< 36 months of age)
in a hygienic manner
Percentage of people practising open defecation
Percentage of schools with separate improved sanitation for boys and girls
Proportion of people using an improved sanitation facility. [Data to be
disaggregated for rural, urban / men and women]
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Adaptation Number of climate change risk and

Climate Change Forestry Growing stock per hectare (m3/ha)

Value of removals of wood and non

High value job creation: Percentage

Climate Change Renewable Energy Breakdown of Energy exports

Climate Change Renewable Energy Electricity consumption per capita

Climate Change Renewable Energy Fresh water consumption: m3/MWh

Climate Change Renewable Energy Level of Subsidies for fossil fuels

Number of households provided

Percentage of average household

Climate Change Renewable Energy Total land take: ha/MW

Higher Education Number of students enrolled in tertiary

Number of people trained in M&E;

Education Infrastructure Average ratio of students to classrooms Outcome

Education Infrastructure Latrines and water facilities constructed Output

Number of schools meeting a specified

Education Participation Net enrolment in primary education Outcome

Number of pupils receiving scholarships

Teaching and Percentage of female teachers by sub

Teachers trained pre-service to

Education VfM and efficiency Teacher teaching load in secondary Outcome

Area affected by salinization and water logging (ha) Outcome

Area affected by soil erosion (ha/year) Outcome

Area of land affected by desertification (ha) Outcome

Number of fish stocks under sustainable management Output

Number of hectares under improved natural resource

Number of small-scale fishers (aquaculture?) Outcome

Pesticide and/or fertilizer consumption Output

Quantity of wetland services and products used Output

Average household consumption of firewood/ biomass

Community consultation/ community outreach by the

Country compliance with the (DFID-supported)

Emission standards for two and three wheelers Output

Emissions of greenhouse gases Output

Extent to which undertakings of remediation work are

National air quality standards based on WHO air quality

Social Impact and Environmental Impact Assessment

Level of funding for environmental plan at national,

Number of NGO/CSO environmental lobbying networks

National Index of Biodiversity Outcome

Percentage of human induced ecosystem failure Outcome

Valuation of ecosystem services Outcome

Dissolved Oxygen Outcome

Number of Sanitary inspections Output

Number of wastewater treatment plants Output

Agricultural output from irrigation Outcome

Decrease in major pollution events Outcome

Effective environmental regulation in place and enforced Output

Increased water security Outcome

Number of major water pollution events Outcome

Percentage increase in agricultural output from irrigation Output

Percentage of women with access to water for irrigation Output

Food and Agricultural Research

Food and Agricultural Research

Percentage of farmers having knowledge of a specific

percentage of farmers trying the specific technology

Percentage of total land are under permanent crops Outcome

Water use per unit of aquaculture production Outcome

Growing stock per hectare (m3/ha) Outcome

Proportion (percentage) of land covered by forest Outcome

Rate of deforestation (percentage) Outcome

Value of services from forests (selected currency) Output

Percentage of land area inventoried Output