Proposed DRM Policy Measures

Output

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

This indicator measures how many clearly defined disaster risk management (DRM) policy measures were formally proposed to a relevant authority through an official process supported by the project. A policy measure is a specific recommended change or action, such as improving drainage systems, adjusting an early warning system, or promoting a particular adaptation practice. This indicator helps assess the extent to which project stakeholders engage in advocacy and policy dialogue to influence disaster risk management decision-making. It measures advocacy effort and engagement, not policy adoption or implementation.

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

1) Define the criteria for what counts as ‘officially proposed’. A policy measure counts as ‘officially proposed’ if there is reasonable evidence that it was presented to a relevant authority through an official or semi-formal channel. This may include a written submission, formal letter, meeting minutes, agenda notes, email correspondence, or documented consultation processes. The specific measures must be clearly described. Do not exclude measures solely because processes are informal, provided there is clear documentation of the exchange.

 

2) Use key informant interviews (e.g. with project staff, authorities, or other stakeholders) and review relevant documents to identify measures that were officially proposed to the relevant authorities, in line with the criteria defined in step 1.

 

3) Count how many individual disaster risk management policy measures were officially proposed. Count each distinct recommendation separately. If one document contains three specific measures, count three. If several small suggestions collectively form one coherent broader recommendation, count one measure, unless the smaller suggestions are clearly described and intended as separate measures.

Disaggregate the data by type of policy measure, type of authority and other relevant criteria.

1) Keep documentation requirements proportionate. Simple records such as meeting notes, emails, photos of submissions, or consultation summaries are sufficient evidence if they clearly show that a measure was proposed.

 

2) This indicator measures advocacy and policy engagement, not whether measures were adopted or implemented.  To track policy outcomes, use the complementary indicator on adopted DRM policy measures.