M&E Indicators
Monitor response timeliness, service reach, referral completion, supply continuity, and operational readiness during emergencies.
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| Indicator | Numerator | Denominator | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response timeliness | Alerts investigated within target time | Alerts requiring investigation | Tracks speed of response. |
| Households reached | Households receiving response services | Households targeted | Measures response coverage. |
| Referral completion | Referred clients who completed referral | Clients referred | Tracks continuity from outreach to care. |
| Stockout rate | Facilities with stockout during period | Facilities assessed | Monitors supply chain reliability. |
Emergency indicators should be reviewed frequently and linked to operational decisions. A small delay in reporting can make otherwise accurate data less useful for response coordination.
Define target areas: Response coverage depends on accurate affected population and household lists.
Track timing: Record alert time, verification time, investigation time, and response start time consistently.
Monitor stockouts by item: Overall stockout rates can hide shortages of critical commodities.