Indicators are signposts of change along the path to development. They describe the way to track intended results and are critical for monitoring and evaluation.
Good performance indicators are a critical part of the results framework. In particular, indicators can help to:
Inform decision-making for ongoing programme or project management
Measure progress and achievements, as understood by the different stakeholders
Clarify consistency between activities, outputs, outcomes and impacts
Ensure legitimacy and accountability to all stakeholders by demonstrating progress
Assess project and staff performance18