Increased budget allocation for equality
Indicator Name
Indicator ID in PRIME
Definition
This indicator calculates the percentage increase in budgetary allocations dedicated to specific components that directly support children impacted by inequality and discrimination. These specific components could encompass sectors like health, education, protection, social protection, and climate change; as well as budget for specific programs and structures related to advancing equality and gender justice.
The indicator aims to assess the success of SC and its partners, including children, in advocating for and influencing increased budgetary allocations for equality. It reflects the commitment to improving financial support for equality-focused programs and services.
Numerator
The increase in budget allocation for groups of children most impacted by inequality and discrimination from the previous budget cycle
Denominator
The total budget allocation during the previous budget cycle for groups of children most impacted by inequality and discrimination
Recommended Means of Verification
Measuring this indicator requires looking at Government Budget Documents (Official budget reports, documents, or publications released by the government that provide detailed information on budget allocation).
To measure this indicator, divide the difference in the budget allocated for children impacted by inequality and discrimination during the current budget cycle compared to the allocation in the previous budget cycle by the total budget allocation for those children during the previous budget cycle. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
No tool needed for this indicator.