Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | GCS 3.1.3 Number of initiatives established or supported which enhance multi-level governance, inclusive policy, public finance, and/or services for more social equity |
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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. Enhance: Improve the effectiveness, inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, and/or equity of governance, policy, public finance, and services. Multi-level governance: Coordination and cooperation between different levels of government (local, regional, national) to ensure coherent and inclusive policy implementation and service delivery. |
| Related to Old Performance Indicator | VIC 501 |
| Indicator Level | Output |
Disaggregation
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| Measuring Unit | Number of initiatives established or supported through Helvetas-supported activities that enhance multi-level governance, inclusive policy, public finance, and/or services for more social equity. |
Examples of Actvities
Multi-Level Governance Initiatives: Establish platforms and mechanisms for coordination between different levels of government to ensure coherent policy implementation and service delivery.
Policy Development Support: Provide technical assistance and capacity building to parliamentarians, local authorities to develop inclusive policies that address the needs of marginalized groups and promote social equity.
Public Finance Management Programs: Support initiatives aimed at improving public finance management, ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable allocation of resources.
Service Delivery Improvements: Implement projects that enhance the quality, accessibility, and inclusiveness of public services, particularly for underserved populations.
Social Equity Audits: Conduct audits to assess the equity of policies and services, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
Inclusive Planning Processes: Facilitate participatory planning processes that involve diverse stakeholders in decision-making to ensure that policies and services are inclusive.
Capacity Building for Local Authorities: Train local government officials and service providers on inclusive governance practices and social equity principles.
Capacity Building for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): Strengthen the capacities of CSOs to advocate for inclusive policies and good governance.
Community Monitoring Mechanisms: Establish mechanisms for communities to monitor and provide feedback on public services and policy implementation, ensuring responsiveness and accountability.
Advocacy for Policy Reform: Support advocacy campaigns to promote policy reforms that enhance social equity and inclusive governance.
Legal Framework Enhancement: Work with local and national governments to develop and implement legal frameworks that support multi-level governance and social equity.
Public Forums and Town Hall Meetings: Organize regular public meetings to promote dialogue between government officials and community members.
Participatory Budgeting Processes: Implement participatory budgeting initiatives that involve community members in decision-making regarding local government spending.
Gender-Responsive Governance: Promote gender equality in governance by ensuring women's participation and addressing gender-specific needs in service delivery.
Digital Governance Tools: Develop and implement digital tools to facilitate inclusive policy-making, transparent public finance management, and equitable service delivery.
Data Collection
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| Measuring Frecuency | Data should be collected continuously throughout the project, whenever activities are completed. |
| Data Collection Guidance | Track initiatives throughout the project. Keep a record of all initiatives established or supported during the project, including policies, norms, standards, or regulations related to multi-level governance, inclusive policy, public finance, and/or services for more social equity. Gather project reports, policy documents, and relevant records from government or supported organizations to verify the establishment or support of initiatives. If resources allow, conduct follow-up surveys or interviews with stakeholders involved in the initiatives to assess their impact and relevance. |
How to report
Reporting to Head office is done annually. Aggregate the total number of initiatives established or supported to enhance multi-level governance, inclusive policy, public finance, and services for social equity (in many projects this is just one).
Note that this is an output indicator, and the purpose of the indicator is to count the number of initiatives that tries to enhance multi-level governance, inclusive policy, public finance, and/or services for more social equity. It does not have to be successfully implemented as long as there is an ongoing process.Successful initiatives should be reported under indicators T 004 and T 005.
Related Indicators
| Related Donor Indicators | SDC Only if T 004 is yes: GOV_TRI_6 Number of supported laws and/or policies at all levels elaborated in a participatory manner and adopted. |
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