Indicators

This page summarises an initial, internal brainstorming on indicators.

Principles for the development of indicators

From a presentation from DDG:

• Valid - Does the indicator directly represent the change it is intended to measure? Is the change within the scope of the project?
• Objective - Is the definition precise, simple and unambiguous about what is to be measured?
• Reliable - Is the data needed to measure the indicator consistent or comparable over time?
• Practical - Can data be collected easily, on a timely basis and at reasonable costs?
• Useful - Will the indicator data be useful for programme decision-making and learning?
• Owned - Do the local communities and programme management agree that this indicator makes sense?

Categories of indicators

This is just to have different sets of indicators, for different levels/purposes/areas...

• Output-level indicators
• Outcome-level indicators
• Performance indicators
• Impact-level indicators?
• Activity-level indicators?

Collection of indicators

This is an initial collection of indicators encountered so far in the mine action context. It is not yet an assessment regarding their applicability/usefulness/relevance!

Indicators mentioned in the Copenhagen initiative output document:

Outcomes	Indicators
Physical and Psychological Safety Reduced number of mine/ERW related accidents/incidents reported in area of operation Reduced at-risk behaviours of target population at high risk of a mine/ERW accident Increased feeling of safety among beneficiaries	Number of mine/ERW accidents/incidents Number of beneficiaries at risk of a mine/ERW related death or injury Number of reported instances of unsafe behaviour Level of awareness about mines/ERW in at-risk communities Level of concern about mines/ERW on the part of the target population Level of confidence in use of released land by target population
Land Use and Livelihoods Released land contributing to improved livelihoods Safe access to previously contaminated land Improved productive use of released land	Proportion of released land put into productive use Number of people directly benefitting from use of released land Numbers of people accessing previously blocked resources and infrastructure
National Mine Action Ownership Improved national ability to oversee, manage and implement mine action activities	Realistic estimation of mine and ERW problem Proportion of mine action activities driven by national strategy Level of national implementation capacity Level of compliance of database and information management system with national and international standards Proportion of mine action budget funded by national contribution Percentage of national staff in management and operational advisory positions