This stage defines baseline and target measures for each indicator along with the timeframes for
measuring indicators against targets.
Baseline measures provide an understanding of a country’s starting point and assist in defining
realistic and achievable targets, which allow evaluation of the progress in implementing the plan
(i.e. Are we achieving what we set out to achieve?).
Evaluating indicators against targets should occur at regular intervals to ensure that the
programme is delivering tangible results to stakeholders in a timely manner and that potential
problems are identified and addressed as soon as possible.