Selecting Indicators for impact evaluation
Author: Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, UNDP
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Abstract: Indicators are signposts of change along the path to development. Indicators are what we observe in order to verify whether – or to what extent – it is true that progress is being made towards our goals, which define what we want to achieve. Indicators make it possible to demonstrate results. Indicators can also help in producing results by providing a reference point for monitoring, decision-making, stakeholder consultations and evaluation. In particular, indicators can help to: • Measure progress and achievements; • Clarify consistency between activities, outputs, outcomes and goals; • Ensure legitimacy and accountability to all stakeholders by demonstrating progress; • Assess project and staff performance. By verifying change, indicators help us demonstrate progress when things go right and provide early warning signals when things go wrong. This assists in identifying changes that need to be made in organizational strategy and practice. The continuous monitoring of indicators also facilitates effective evaluation.
Tags: Criteria for Indicator Selection, Evaluation, Indicator planning, Indicator selection,
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Abstract: Indicators are signposts of change along the path to development. Indicators are what we observe in order to verify whether – or to what extent – it is true that progress is being made towards our goals, which define what we want to achieve. Indicators make it possible to demonstrate results. Indicators can also help in producing results by providing a reference point for monitoring, decision-making, stakeholder consultations and evaluation. In particular, indicators can help to: • Measure progress and achievements; • Clarify consistency between activities, outputs, outcomes and goals; • Ensure legitimacy and accountability to all stakeholders by demonstrating progress; • Assess project and staff performance. By verifying change, indicators help us demonstrate progress when things go right and provide early warning signals when things go wrong. This assists in identifying changes that need to be made in organizational strategy and practice. The continuous monitoring of indicators also facilitates effective evaluation.
Tags: Criteria for Indicator Selection, Evaluation, Indicator planning, Indicator selection,
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