SMART indicators and examples
SMART indicators are those which are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. Below you will find sample of SMART indicators for different sectors, including Education, Health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Protection, and DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction).
Explanation of SMART Components
1) Education
Student Enrollment Rate
Increase the enrollment rate of students in primary schools in the target rural area.
Number of students enrolled in primary school per year.
Achievable given the availability of schools and awareness campaigns.
Addresses the need for improved education access in rural areas.
Target is to increase by 10% within the next 12 months.
Student Attendance Rate
Improve attendance rates for students in primary schools.
Percentage of enrolled students attending school at least 90% of the time.
Feasible through school feeding programs and parent engagement.
Ensures students benefit from continuous learning.
Achieve a 15% increase in attendance in the next school year.
Literacy Rate
Enhance the literacy rate among children aged 6-12.
Percentage of children aged 6-12 who can read and write at the grade-appropriate level.
Possible through targeted literacy programs and teacher training.
Critical for foundational education and long-term academic success.
Improve literacy by 20% within 18 months.
2) Health
Immunization Coverage
Increase the immunization coverage among children under 5 years in rural areas.
Percentage of children under 5 receiving complete vaccination per national schedule.
Achievable with mobile health clinics and community outreach.
Essential for reducing preventable diseases.
Increase coverage by 25% within 12 months.
Maternal Mortality Rate
Reduce the maternal mortality rate in the target area.
Number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births annually.
Feasible with improved prenatal and postnatal care services.
Vital for improving maternal health outcomes.
Reduce maternal mortality by 30% in 24 months.
Malnutrition Rate
Decrease malnutrition rates among children under 5.
Percentage of children under 5 diagnosed with malnutrition.
Possible with enhanced nutrition programs and food security initiatives.
Key for child health and development.
Reduce malnutrition by 50% over the next 2 years.
3) WASH
Access to Clean Water
Increase the percentage of households with access to clean drinking water.
Percentage of households with access to a safe and reliable water source.
Achievable through new water infrastructure and maintenance.
Crucial for preventing waterborne diseases.
Achieve 80% access in the next 18 months.
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Sanitation Facilities
Improve the availability of proper sanitation facilities in the community.
Percentage of households with access to improved sanitation facilities.
Feasible with community-driven sanitation projects.
Important for public health and hygiene.
Increase access by 50% within 1 year.
Hygiene Practices
Promote regular handwashing with soap among households.
Percentage of households practicing regular handwashing with soap.
Possible through education campaigns and soap distribution.
Reduces the incidence of hygiene-related illnesses.
Achieve 90% compliance in 6 months.
4) Protection
Child Protection Awareness
Raise awareness of child protection issues in the community.
Number of community members participating in awareness programs.
Achievable with community workshops and campaigns.
Essential for safeguarding children's rights and wellbeing.
Reach 1,000 participants within 6 months.
GBV Incidence Reporting
Increase the reporting rate of gender-based violence (GBV) cases.
Number of GBV cases reported to local authorities or support services.
Feasible with improved reporting mechanisms and support systems.
Critical for providing necessary support and reducing GBV.
Increase reporting by 40% over the next year.
Legal Support Access
Enhance access to legal support for vulnerable populations.
Percentage of individuals accessing legal aid or support services.
Achievable through establishing and promoting legal aid services.
Important for ensuring justice and protection.
Improve access by 30% in 12 months.
5) DRR
Disaster Preparedness Training
Conduct disaster preparedness training sessions for the community.
Number of community members trained in disaster preparedness.
Possible with local partnerships and resource allocation.
Reduces vulnerability and enhances community resilience.
Train 500 individuals in 9 months.
Early Warning Systems
Establish functional early warning systems in the community.
Number of operational early warning systems installed.
Achievable with technology integration and community involvement.
Critical for timely response to natural disasters.
Implement 5 systems within 1 year.
Evacuation Plans
Develop and practice community evacuation plans.
Number of evacuation drills conducted and plans in place.
Feasible with regular community engagement and planning.
Ensures safety and preparedness during disasters.
Conduct 3 evacuation drills in the next 6 months.