Indicators of monitoring

Impact indicators: Long-term results

It Measure the quality and quantity of long-term results generated by programme outputs (e.g. measurable
change in quality of life, increased income of farmer, reduced poverty). Impact indicators

describe progress made towards higher-level goals.

Outcome indicators: Medium-term results
It Measure the intermediate results generated by program outputs. They often correspond to any change
in peoples behaviour as a result of program, e.g. Adoption of organic agriculture by farmer.

These are important mechanisms for ensuring transparency and

accountability, describing the return on donor investments and the benefits
that a project delivers.

Output indicators: Short-term results

It Measure the quantity, quality, and timeliness of the products goods or services that are the result
of an activity/ project/program.

When combined with measures of inputs and activities, Output indicators can
provide measures of economy and efficiency, describing the relationship
between investments in a project and products. e.g. number of people
getting vegetable training, number of cold storage established.
Process indicators:
It Measure the progress of activities in a program/project and the way these are carried out (for example,
referring to the degree of participation).

Activity indicators should include three essential elements; who conducted

the activity, what they did, and where were they working. For example, when
delivering a vegetable training program, it might be important to know
whether DFID staff or contractors delivered the training, what the training
sessions covered, how long each session lasted, and whether the training
was provided in DADO, rural districts, or both.
Input indicators:
It Measure the quantity, quality, and timeliness of resources human, financial and material,
technological and information provided for an activity/project/program. It helps to monitor the

availability of essential resources.

Budget reports, requisition orders and transport manifests can provide information on the resources
available to your project, and may provide an indication of potential delays. Curriculum vitas and
reference letters for key project positions can be used to determine whether staff members have the
requisite skills and qualifications. Letters of support and memoranda of agreement from key partner
agencies can provide evidence of the partnerships and logistical support required to implement a project.