Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | GCS 3.1.1 Number of people capacitated to participate in and/or influence public service provision and/or decision-making in their localities |
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| Indicator Definition | Capacitated people refer to the persons who have received training, support, or resources to improve their ability to take part in and influence how services are provided, and decisions are made. This includes trainings, skill development and empowerment activities. Only primary stakeholders are counted (stakeholders who have participated in any project implemented by Helvetas or any partner or SCO supported by Helvetas). Participating and influencing means actively and meaningfully engaging in public matters important to citizens. This includes activities such as: 1) attending public consultations to voice opinions and interests to authorities, 2) approaching authorities with specific demands, or 3) engaging through various channels like (social) media. "Influencing" ensures that participation is impactful, resulting in some form of response, whether positive or negative. Public service provision and/or decision-making encompass all forms of planning and decision-making related to public affairs, service provision, and budget allocations that concern citizens. Localities refer to administrative or political units. People: It is important to note that, in VIC projects, "people" refers to all individuals within the target area, with particular emphasis on women, underserved, vulnerable, and marginalized groups, as well as those in the Leave No One Behind (LNOB) categories. This includes migrants, such as forcibly displaced persons, refugees, and internally displaced individuals, ensuring that those who are often excluded or face barriers to participation are prioritized in governance initiatives. Note, as this is an output indicator, the individual does not need to actually participate and influence, but should have been capacitated to do so. Actual contribution to service provision and/or decision-making can be measured and reported using the SDC indicator GOV_ARI_1 Number of people participating in and influencing public service provision, decision-making and budgets in their localities. |
| Related to Old Performance Indicator | GCS 514 |
| Indicator Level | Output |
Disaggregation
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| Measuring Unit | Number of individuals who have been capacitated through Helvetas-supported activities to participate in and influence service provision and decision-making in their localities. |
Examples of Actvities
Community Training Programs: Workshops and training sessions to educate community members on their civic and political rights, and how to effectively participate in decision-making processes.
Public Budget Monitoring: Training programs for individuals to engage in public budget monitoring and advocate for transparent and accountable use of public funds.
Advocacy and Campaigning Skills: Training on advocacy techniques and campaigning skills to enable individuals to influence local policies and service delivery.
Participatory Planning: Participatory planning sessions where community members can contribute to local development plans and influence service provision.
Women's Leadership Programs: Programs specifically aimed at empowering women to take on leadership roles in their communities and participate in decision-making.
Youth Engagement Initiatives: Platforms for youth to engage in civic activities, express their views, and influence decisions affecting their lives.
Capacity Building for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): Supporting CSOs in building their capacity to mobilize community members and facilitate their participation in governance processes.
Digital Literacy and E-Governance Training: Equipping individuals with digital skills to use e-governance tools for participating in decision-making and accessing services.
Support for Marginalized Groups: Tailored programs to capacitate marginalized groups, including people with disabilities, to participate in civic activities and decision-making processes.
Data Collection
| Data Source and Means of Verification | Primary data source: Project documents/ Records from partner organizations or service providers (training attendance lists, workshop reports, counselling session records) |
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| Measuring Frecuency | Data should be collected continuously throughout the project or whenever activities are completed. |
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How to report
Aggregate the total number of individuals who completed training without double counting.
Disaggregate the data by required categories.
Report the data annually or at the end of the project
Avoiding Double-Counting:
Within the same year: If a person participates in multiple training sessions within the project duration, they should only be counted once. To prevent double-counting, include a question in the registration form asking if the participant has already attended any previous trainings offered by the project during that year.