| Indicator Name | % of civil society actors supported by SC and/or partners reporting improved access to decision-making processes and agree that the government or other stakeholders includes their voices in planning and decision-making |
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| Indicator ID in PRIME | IN00040888 |
Definition
| Definition | This indicator measures the percentage of civil society actors who report improved access to decision-making processes. It assesses whether civil society actors perceive that their voices are included in planning and decision-making by the government or other stakeholders. |
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| Numerator | The number of civil society actors supported by Save the Children (SC) and/or partners who report improved access to decision-making processes and agree that their voices are included in planning and decision-making. |
| Denominator | The total number of civil society actors supported by SC and/or partners, or the size of a representative sample of civil society actors supported by SC and/or partners who were surveyed or interviewed regarding their participation in decision-making processes. |
Recommended Means of Verification
Data for this indicator can be collected through surveys, interviews, or focus group discussions with civil society actors who have been supported by SC and/or partners. The responses collected from civil society actors regarding their access to decision-making processes and their perceptions of inclusion in planning and decision-making activities serve as the means of verification for this indicator.
Purpose
The purpose of this indicator is to evaluate the extent to which civil society actors perceive improvements in their access to decision-making processes and the inclusion of their voices in planning and decision-making activities. It aims to measure the effectiveness of SC and/or partners' efforts in promoting civil society actors' participation and ensuring that civil society actors' perspectives are considered in decision-making.
Indicator Attributes
| Indicator Prioritisation | Global Indicator |
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| Level of Indicator | Outcome |
| Indicator Context Type | Quantitative |
| Theme | Child Rights Governance (CRG) |
| Sub Theme | Monitoring and Demanding Child Rights with Children, Good Governance Delivers Children's Rights, Public Investment in Children |
| Cross-Cutting Themes | Gender Equality, Equality & Disability Inclusion, Child Participation |
| Common Approach | Child Rights Reporting, Public Investment in Children, Child-Centred Social Accountability |
| Context | Development |
Measurement Guidance
| Frequency of Data Collection | Annually |
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| Unit of Measure | Individual |
| Data Format | Percent |
| Direction of Desired Change | Increasing |
| Number of Decimal Points | Zero |
| Nature | Cumulative |
| Recommended Disaggregations | Age , Disability, Gender , Settlement, Migration Status |
Civil society actors comprise a varied group, including members of organizations like NGOs, CBOs, advocacy groups, campaigns, and media organizations. Additionally, independent individuals, such as women's rights activists, human rights defenders, community leaders, and environmental activists, are also considered civil society actors.