Indicator Definition
| Indicator Name | PSD 2.3.3 Number of initiatives established or supported to improve framework conditions and decrease business constraints, in the field of PSD |
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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. Improve Framework Conditions: Enhance the regulatory, institutional, and infrastructural environment that affects business operations, making it more conducive to business growth and development. This includes reducing administrative burdens, improving access to markets, and facilitating better business practices. Decrease Business Constraints: Identify and mitigate barriers that hinder business operations, such as regulatory hurdles, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to finance, and other challenges. |
| Related to Old Performance Indicator | SJI 403 |
| Indicator Level | Output |
Disaggregation
| Disaggregation |
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| Measuring Unit | Number of initiatives established or supported through Helvetas-supported activities that improve framework conditions and decrease business constraints in the field of PSD. |
Examples of Actvities
Regulatory Reform Initiatives: Support the development and implementation of regulatory reforms that create a more favourable business environment.
Business Enabling Environment Programs: Implement programs aimed at improving the business enabling environment through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
Infrastructure Development Support: Assist in the development of infrastructure projects that reduce business constraints, such as transportation and communication networks.
Market Access Programs: Develop initiatives that improve market access for businesses, including export promotion and trade facilitation.
Financial Sector Development: Support initiatives that enhance access to finance for businesses, including the development of microfinance institutions and credit facilities.
Capacity Building for Business Associations: Provide training and technical assistance to business associations to strengthen their advocacy and support services for businesses.
Public-Private Dialogue Mechanisms: Establish and support public-private dialogue mechanisms to facilitate collaboration between the government and the private sector in addressing business constraints.
Digital Tools for Business Development: Develop and implement digital tools to support business development and reduce administrative burdens.
Data Collection
| Data Source and Means of Verification |
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| Measuring Frecuency | Data should be collected continuously throughout the project, 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. 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 improve framework conditions and decrease business constraints in the field of PSD, including the mandatory disaggregation categories.
Note that this is an output indicator, and the purpose is to count the number of initiatives. The initiatives do 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.