WASH Indicator Reference Sheets

They are an important management tool to consider when creating either a Performance Management Plan (PMP) or a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. When designing and implementing a project, managers should select a number of indicators to measure the impact of the project, while keeping in mind that indicators alone cannot describe why a project is or is not achieving its intended results. USAID uses three distinct types of indicators: F Indicators help aggregate the Agency's work across all programs and are commonly used for reporting purposes. They are also known as "standard" indicators. Contextual Indicators help to examine the larger context in which a program works, but are not specifically related to the performance of a program, project or activity. Custom Indicators help managers to report on the progress of a program, project or activity towards the targeted goals. Indicators were last updated October 2022.