NGO & Project Management Technology · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 5: Data Analysis for M&E · Lesson 2 of 3

Analysing Indicators

Calculate indicators and compare them with targets.

In this lesson you will

  • Calculate percentage indicators
  • Disaggregate results

Key concepts

frequenciespercentagesdisaggregationprogress against target

The lesson

Calculate indicators exactly as defined: for example, households treating water ÷ households surveyed.

Disaggregate by sex, age and location to see differences.

Compare with baseline and target and explain what the results mean.

Step by step

  1. Calculate each indicator.
  2. Disaggregate.
  3. Compare with targets.
  4. Write interpretations.

Practice activity

Analyse the indicators.

Expected result: Correct indicators with interpretations.

Check your understanding

  1. How should an indicator be calculated?

    Show answer

    Exactly as defined in the M&E plan.

  2. Why compare with the baseline?

    Show answer

    To show change.

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