PREFINALS #2: Indicators, Baselines & Targets

Question 1

It is a quantitative measurement of an objective to be achieved, a resource mobilised, an output accomplished, an effect obtained or a context variable (economic, social or environmental).

It is also checked in the process to ensure they are SMART.

Answer 1

THE INDICATOR

Question 2

It is the use of secondary data, regular monitoring or periodic evaluation,
baseline or endline surveys, and interviews.

Answer 2

THE METHODS/SOURCES

Question 3

The lists of the people responsible and accountable for the data collection and analysis.

Answer 3

THE PERSON/S RESPONSIBLE

Question 3

How often the data for each indicator will be collected, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.

Answer 3

THE FREQUENCY/SCHEDULES

Question 4

It identifies the primary use of the information and its intended audience.

Answer 4

THE INFORMATION USE/AUDIENCE

Question 5

TYPES OF INDICATORS

Answer 5

1) Context indicators
— economic, social or environmental variable the baseline data, is primarily from official statistics.
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2) Input indicators
—- human and financial resources,
physical facilities.
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3) Process indicators
—- reflect whether a program is being carried out as planned.
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4) Output indicators
—- physical or monetary units.
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5) Outcome indicators
—- measure the program’s level of success in improving service.
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6) Result indicators
—- direct and immediate effect from the project activities that
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7) Impact indicators
—- long-term, cumulative effects of programs over time.
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8) Exogenous indicators
—- cover factors outside the control of the project.
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9) Proxy indicators
—- indirect way to measure the subject of interest.

Question 6

Characteristics of Good Indicators

Answer 6

• Specific (focused and clear)
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• Measurable (quantifiable and reflecting change)
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• Attainable (reasonable in scope)
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• Relevant (pertinent to the review of performance)
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• Time-Bound/Trackable (progress can be charted chronologically)

Also be CREAM: Clear, Relevant, Economical, Adequate and Monitorable.

Question 7

It is a qualitative or quantitative information that provides data at the beginning of, or just prior to, the implementation of an intervention

Answer 7

BASELINE

Question 8

Established for each indicator by starting from the baseline level, and by including the desired level of improvement in that indicator.

Answer 8

TARGETS