Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | BED 2.1.4 Number of initiatives established or supported to strengthen policies, laws, regulations and curricula in the field of basic education |
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| Indicator Definition | Initiatives: An initiative in advocacy or policy dialogue refers to a systematic, mid- to long-term effort aimed at achieving a specific change, such as a legislative or regulatory shift. It typically involves a combination of activities, events, and efforts by one or more organizations working together. An initiative can be driven by a single entity or through collaborations in networks or alliances. Helvetas, for example, may support or co-lead such initiatives by facilitating, funding, or offering strategic support, but not through one-off events or actions. |
| Related to Old Performance Indicator | SJI 401 |
| Indicator Level | Output |
Disaggregation
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| Measuring Unit | Number of initiatives established or supported through Helvetas-supported activities that enhance policies, laws, regulations, and curricula in the field of basic education. |
Examples of Actvities
Policy Development Support: Provide technical assistance and capacity building to develop inclusive policies that address the needs of marginalized groups and promote educational equity.
Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: Support the development and implementation of legal and regulatory frameworks that enhance the quality and inclusiveness of basic education.
Educational Governance Initiatives: Implement programs that improve the governance and management of educational institutions.
Advocacy for Education Reform: Engage in advocacy campaigns to promote policy reforms that strengthen the basic education system.
Public Consultations and Forums: Organize public consultations and forums to involve stakeholders in the policy-making process and gather feedback on proposed educational reforms.
Digital Tools for Education: Develop and implement digital tools to support the creation and dissemination of educational policies and curricula.
Data Collection
| Data Source and Means of Verification | Project documents (initiative reports, policy documents, program records). |
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| Measuring Frecuency | Data should be collected continuously throughout the project or whenever significant activities are completed. |
| Data Collection Guidance | Track initiatives throughout the project. Keep a record of all initiatives established or supported during the project (for most projects the number of initiatives is just one). For each initiative, make sure to document important details like the type of initiative, the level of governance (local, regional, national), and the planned and completed activities. Gather project reports, policy documents, and records from government or education authorities to verify the initiatives and the outputs. |
How to report
Reporting to Head office is done annually. Aggregate the total number of initiatives established or supported to strengthen policies, laws, and regulations in the field of basic education, including the mandatory disaggregation categories.
Note that this is an output indicator, and the purpose is to count the number of initiatives aimed at enhancing basic education policies, laws, regulations, and curricula. The initiatives do not have to be successfully implemented as long as there is an ongoing process. Successful initiatives should be reported under indicators T004 and T005.