Civil society actors' improved access to and inclusion in decision-making processes

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
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.
This indicator is tailored to adult civil society actors, and data is gathered at the individual level, excluding assessments of organizational capacity.

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
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
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.

This guidance was prepared by Rania Sabbah ©
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