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Department for International Development Indicator Data

Input indicators

The indicators set out in this section are only a small subset of the data gathered by the Department which will be made transparently available as outlined in the Information Strategy. Where appropriate we will include a proportionate share of our core contributions to multilateral organisations in the input figures. Full details of DFID bilateral and multilateral inputs by sector is published in Statistics on International Development. The Department will adopt the following indicators to help the public scrutinise our inputs:

Input indicator When will publication start? How often will it be published? How will this be broken down?
Cost per child supported in primary education July 2011 Annual By country
Average unit price of long-lasting insecticide treated bed nets procured July 2011 Annual By multilateral organisation
Cost per person of providing sustainable access to an improved sanitation facility with DFID support July 2011 Annual By country or by multilateral organisation
Cost per person of improving access to financial services July 2011 Annual By country or by multilateral organisation
DFID spend on elections Ongoing Quarterly By country or by multilateral organisation
Cost per birth delivered by a skilled birth attendant with DFID support July 2011 Annual By country
DFID spend on climate change adaptation, low carbon development and protecting forests July 2011 Annual By country or by multilateral organisation
DFID spend through multilateral organisations (e.g. United Nations) Ongoing Quarterly By multilateral organisation

Note that the costs presented here are only a proxy for the actual unit cost of delivering the outputs and outcomes described.

Impact indicators

It is essential that the impact of the UK’s work on development is demonstrated in terms of outcomes it achieves. The indicators listed below reflect this multi-faceted approach to poverty reduction and are indicative of the breadth of work in which DFID is engaged. Our full portfolio will be made available as detailed in the information strategy. Where appropriate we will include a proportionate share of multilateral results.

Impact indicator When will publication start? How often will it be published? How will this be broken down?
Number of children supported by DFID in primary education July 2011 Annual By sex and by country
Number of insecticide treated bed-nets distributed with DFID support Ongoing Annual By country or by multilateral organisation