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Each indicator ships with a documented numerator, denominator, frequency, and disaggregation. Aligned with Sphere, the WASH Cluster, INEE Minimum Standards, the FSC, GBV AoR, and the IATI Standard.

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WASH

38 indicators

Water, sanitation and hygiene indicators aligned with Sphere standards and the WASH Cluster.

  • WASH-1.1 Access to safe drinking water
    Numerator
    HHs with 15+ L/p/day from improved source
    Denominator
    All targeted HHs
  • WASH-2.1.b Functional latrines per person
    Numerator
    Functional latrines
    Denominator
    People in caseload / 20
  • WASH-3.2 Hygiene kit distribution coverage
    Numerator
    HHs that received standard hygiene kit
    Denominator
    Targeted HHs in distribution plan
  • WASH-4.4 Handwashing behaviour at critical times
    Numerator
    Caregivers reporting handwashing at 3 critical times
    Denominator
    Caregivers surveyed
  • WASH-5.1 Water quality — residual chlorine
    Numerator
    Tap samples passing 0.2–0.5 mg/L FRC
    Denominator
    Tap samples tested

Health

32 indicators

Primary healthcare, MHPSS and outbreak response indicators built around WHO and Sphere.

  • HLTH-1.2 Outpatient consultations per clinician
    Numerator
    Outpatient consultations
    Denominator
    Clinician days available
  • HLTH-2.3 Children 6–59m screened for acute malnutrition
    Numerator
    Children screened (MUAC + oedema)
    Denominator
    Estimated 6–59m population
  • HLTH-4.1 Antenatal care — 4+ visits
    Numerator
    Pregnant women with 4+ ANC visits
    Denominator
    Pregnant women in caseload
  • HLTH-6.2 MHPSS referrals completed
    Numerator
    Referrals closed with documented follow-up
    Denominator
    MHPSS referrals issued

Education

26 indicators

Education in Emergencies indicators aligned with INEE Minimum Standards.

  • EDU-1.1 Enrolment rate in temporary learning spaces
    Numerator
    Children enrolled in TLS
    Denominator
    School-age children in caseload
  • EDU-2.2 Teachers trained in psychosocial support
    Numerator
    Teachers completing 5-day PSS module
    Denominator
    Teachers in programme
  • EDU-3.4 Daily attendance rate
    Numerator
    Daily attendance (avg, 30 days)
    Denominator
    Enrolled learners
  • EDU-5.1 Learning outcome — literacy gain
    Numerator
    Learners gaining 1+ EGRA band over baseline
    Denominator
    Learners assessed at endline

Protection

29 indicators

GBV, child protection, and general protection indicators with safeguarding-aware data shapes.

  • PRT-1.1 Safe spaces operational
    Numerator
    Safe spaces meeting minimum service package
    Denominator
    Safe spaces in caseload
  • PRT-2.3 GBV survivors receiving case management
    Numerator
    Survivors with documented case plan
    Denominator
    Survivors disclosing within reporting period
  • PRT-3.1 Children released from armed groups reintegrated
    Numerator
    Children completing 12-month reintegration
    Denominator
    Children admitted into reintegration
  • PRT-4.2 Awareness of feedback channels
    Numerator
    Respondents naming one accountability channel
    Denominator
    Respondents surveyed

Food Security

31 indicators

Food security indicators aligned with FSC standards, including FCS, rCSI and HDDS.

  • FSEC-1.1 Food Consumption Score (FCS) — acceptable
    Numerator
    HHs with FCS ≥ 35 (oil/sugar adj.)
    Denominator
    HHs surveyed
  • FSEC-2.3 Reduced Coping Strategy Index
    Numerator
    HHs with rCSI ≤ 3
    Denominator
    HHs surveyed
  • FSEC-3.1 Cash transfer delivery on schedule
    Numerator
    HHs receiving CVA within ±3 days of plan
    Denominator
    HHs in CVA roster
  • FSEC-4.2 Household Dietary Diversity Score
    Numerator
    HHs with HDDS ≥ 5
    Denominator
    HHs surveyed

Livelihoods

24 indicators

Livelihoods, market systems and graduation programming.

  • LH-1.2 Income recovery — primary household earner
    Numerator
    HHs reporting income at 80%+ of baseline
    Denominator
    HHs in livelihoods caseload
  • LH-2.1 Productive asset transfer completed
    Numerator
    HHs receiving full PAT package
    Denominator
    HHs in PAT roster
  • LH-3.3 Vocational graduates in work (6m)
    Numerator
    Graduates in waged or self-employment at 6m
    Denominator
    Vocational graduates

Shelter

25 indicators

Emergency, transitional and durable shelter solutions with NFI tracking.

  • SH-1.1 Emergency shelter coverage
    Numerator
    HHs with shelter ≥ 3.5 m² per person
    Denominator
    HHs in shelter caseload
  • SH-2.2 Transitional shelter handover on schedule
    Numerator
    T-shelters handed over within plan window
    Denominator
    T-shelters scheduled in period
  • SH-3.1 NFI kit completeness
    Numerator
    HHs receiving full NFI kit
    Denominator
    HHs scheduled for NFI distribution

Nutrition

30 indicators

Nutrition indicators including SAM/MAM treatment, IYCF and micronutrient programming.

  • NUT-1.1 SAM treatment recovery rate
    Numerator
    Children discharged as recovered
    Denominator
    Children admitted for SAM in cohort
  • NUT-2.3 IYCF counselling reach
    Numerator
    Caregivers receiving IYCF counselling
    Denominator
    Caregivers of 0–23m in caseload
  • NUT-3.1 MAM coverage by community screening
    Numerator
    MAM cases identified by CHW screening
    Denominator
    Estimated MAM cases (caseload)
  • NUT-4.2 Micronutrient powder distribution
    Numerator
    Children 6–23m receiving 30 sachets / 60d
    Denominator
    Children 6–23m in caseload
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