Indicator
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An indicator is a pointer or yardstick to access the progress of the intended goal or objective. In DevInfo, indicators are linked with units and subgroups to form I-U-S combinations. For example, a typical I-U-S combination might be Literacy Rate of 15-24 year-olds (the indicator), with a unit of percent and a subgroup of Female.
Indicators in DevInfo are classified under seven types:
1. In Sector, indicators are classified on the basis of their functionality. Common sectors include Health, Education, Demography, etc.
2. In Goal, indicators are organized on the basis of an agreed purpose or objective. Common Goals are goals such as Millennium Development Goals, the National planning goals, etc.
3. In Framework, indicators are organized on the basis of a systematic format or logical structure. Common frameworks are DFID’s sustainable livelihoods framework and IFAD’s food security framework.
4. In Theme, indicators are grouped on the basis of a broad perspective. Common themes are Poverty, Gender, etc.
5. In Source, indicators are linked to the agency producing data for the particular indicator. Common sources are Government, Nongovernment agencies, etc.
6. In Institution, indicators are linked to Organization. Common Institutions are the United Nations, International NGOs, Government, etc.
7. In Convention, indicators are classified on the basis of formal United Nations multilateral treaties negotiated with a large number of states. Common Conventions are Child Rights Convention, Convention on Bio Diversity and Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties.
In DevInfo, indicators can be selected from the Indicator page, which is divided into three panes. The left pane displays the tree view of the Indicator Classification(IC) method. The IC type is displayed in the pane header.
To select one or more indicators to generate a data view, highlighted indicators are dtragged from the Available pane and dropped in the Selected pane. The indicator then appears in the Selected pane. By default, the Available pane displays the Indicator-Unit-Subgroup (I-U-S) combinations.
