Adopted DRM Policy Measures

Outcome

number of proposed disaster risk management policy measures adopted by [specify authority]

This indicator measures how many disaster risk management policy measures that were formally proposed to a relevant authority have been officially adopted, approved, or integrated into existing policies, plans, or regulations. It helps assess the extent to which advocacy and technical support efforts contributed to concrete changes in disaster risk management governance, planning, or resource allocation.

Determine the indicator's value by using the following methodology:

1) Define the criteria specifying what counts as ‘adopted’. A policy measure is considered adopted when both of the following conditions are met:

• There is an official decision confirming adoption (e.g., approved policy, regulation, formal resolution, endorsed plan); and

• There is evidence of implementation, such as an official action, budget allocation, assignment of responsibility, inclusion in an approved work plan, or other documented implementation step.

 

2) Use key informant interviews (with the relevant authorities, project staff, etc.) and reviews of relevant documentation to assess how many measures were officially adopted. During interviews, ask about project's contribution: “To what extent has project support contributed to the adoption of the measure?" Record both the responses and supporting evidence. Count only measures where informants clearly indicate that the project made a meaningful contribution to the adoption.

 

3) Count the number of policy measures that meet the adoption criteria (step 1) and where project contribution can be reasonably demonstrated. Count each distinct policy measure once.

Disaggregate by type of measures, hazard type, location, and other relevant criteria.

1) Count only those measures that have been officially adopted. Draft policies, proposals under discussion, or pending decisions should not be included.

 

2) Ensure that the project team archives relevant documents providing clear evidence of which measures were officially adopted by the authorities. These may include authorities’ announcements, approved plans, documents showing funding allocation, meeting minutes, written confirmation, etc.

 

3) Where possible, track progress between proposed DRM policy measures and adoption to demonstrate policy influence over time.

 

4) For interpretation purposes, consider noting whether adopted measures explicitly address the needs of different population groups or whether some groups appear less likely to benefit from the adopted policy (for example, informal settlers, people with disabilities, or remote communities). This is not required to calculate the indicator's value but can strengthen analysis of inclusiveness and equity.

 

5) You may adapt this indicator to focus on specific risks or policy areas, e.g. Number of flood risk reduction measures adopted by [specify authority]. This helps focus the measurements on concrete results such as reduced flood exposure, improved building safety, or strengthened early warning coverage.