Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | T 005 Number of people benefiting from the successful implementation of new or improved frame conditions |
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| Indicator Definition | This should be used by all projects with activities that establish or support initiatives that aim to improve or change frame conditions (counted in Frame Condition indicators under each working field) AND have achieved successful results. The indicator should be reported together with the marker on T 003 Degree of integration of advocacy into the project (negative, blind, sensitive, responsive and transformative). Having a successful initiative will qualify as ‘transformative’ in or of the system, be it at regional, national or sub-national levels, and T 004 Number of initiatives that were successful in implementing new or improved frame conditions. For definitions on Frame condition, Initiative, and Successful refer to the guide for T 004. Benefit: In this context, a benefit refers to any positive outcome (possibly) experienced by individuals or communities as a result of the successful implementation of new or improved frame conditions, such as enhanced services, rights, or social cohesion. Note for Iintegrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), report the resulting people benefiting in indicator WFC 1.5. Do not use both indicators as this will lead to double counting. |
| Indicator Level | Outcome |
Disaggregation
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| Measuring Unit | This indicator is an estimate of the number of individuals who benefit from successful changes to frame conditions as a result of Helvetas-supported initiatives (counted in T 004). |
Examples of Actvities
Initiatives are not stand-alone, one-off activities or events, rather a process involving an interconnected series of actions, and different stakeholders, leading to a transformative outcome in norms, policy, strategy &/or law at regional, national &/or subnational even local level. Some examples can include:
In Kyrgyzstan, a HELVETAS project helps to establish and supports a local group of farmers who jointly lobby the parliament to change the law on local self-government. The HELVETAS project mainly facilitates, helps to build skills, and funds certain activities, while itself remaining in the background. This whole engagement – a multi-year effort combining background research, field excursions, media work, roundtables, parliamentary lobbying etc – can be seen as one single initiative.
In Serbia, a HELVETAS project supports several CSOs in their own advocacy efforts, through capacity strengthening and targeted funding for their – sometimes individual, sometimes joint – campaigns. Every single one of these campaigns can be considered an initiative.
In Laos, HELVETAS is a founding partner of the Land Information Working Group (LIWG), a multi-stakeholder platform jointly advocating for secure land rights for smallholder farmers. While the LIWG itself is an actor, not an initiative, the campaigns it launches can be seen as initiatives.
In Switzerland, HELVETAS is part of several policy networks and alliances, such as the Corporate Justice Coalition. While the membership itself must not be counted as initiative, the campaigns launched by the coalition can be seen as initiatives (in this case a public sensitization campaign, and, from 2025 onwards, a constitutional referendum).
What is NOT an initiative
Organising one roundtable with decision makers
Publishing a policy brief
A single meeting with CSOs
One public sensitisation event
A newspaper article
Data Collection
| Data Source and Means of Verification | Population data from baseline, census information, or community surveys |
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| Measuring Frecuency | Data should be collected at key project milestones, particularly following the successful implementation of initiatives |
| Data Collection Guidance | Estimate the number of people benefiting from the successful implementation of frame conditions using population data from public sources. The estimation may include all residents in a community, specific demographic groups (e.g., migrants), or individuals directly impacted by policy changes.
If possible, conducting a survey or impact assessment, should be done to capture whether and how people are benefiting from the improved frame conditions. This will improve the estimated reach and can be used for learning purposes.
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| Common Challenges | A key challenge is accurately identifying who truly benefits from changes in frame conditions, as the impact may not reach everyone in the population. Some groups may experience benefits, while others remain unaffected due to factors like geographical location or access barriers. To address this, estimates should be cautious and focus on those most likely to benefit. Community surveys or assessments, where feasible, can improve accuracy, and population data can help refine estimates to prevent overreporting. This approach ensures credible, transparent reporting. |
How to report
If any successful initiatives (reported in T 004) then aggregate the total number of individuals benefiting from successful implementations of new or improved frame conditions. Provide estimates and detail the methodology used for estimation in the annual report.