Indicators - From project-level to strategic reporting in humanitarian and development settings

About the webinar

How can we ensure that the data collected at the project level effectively informs strategic decisions at the headquarters? A common challenge for many organizations is the disconnect between field-level activities and high-level strategic objectives.

In this Webinar, we will explore the complete journey of an indicator, from its inception in a project's logical framework to its aggregation and use in strategic reporting.

We will examine practical approaches for aligning indicators across all levels of an organization to create a cohesive and powerful M&E system and we'll discuss common challenges, proven solutions.

In summary, we’ll cover:

• The crucial role of Indicators: The strategic importance of a coherent indicator framework

Understanding the Indicator landscape:

• Defining different types of indicators (e.g., input, output, outcome, impact)
• Mapping indicators across levels: project, program, country, organizational, and strategic (HQ)

Common challenges in Indicator management:

• Inconsistent definitions
• Aggregation difficulties
• The 'indicator overload' phenomenon.

Approaches to a Cohesive Framework:

• Strategies for standardizing processes, technology, and information flows from the country level to global headquarters.
• Practical techniques for ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment, connecting field activities directly to strategic goals.

View the presentation slides of the Webinar.

Is this Webinar for me?

• Do you wish that the data collected at the project level effectively informs strategic decisions at the headquarters?
• Would you like to have the tools to tackle the disconnect between field-level activities and high-level strategic objectives?
• Are you looking for guidance on indicator tracking so as to support your organization's impact monitoring?

Then, watch our Webinar!

About the Presenters

Zeíla Lauletta is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with extensive experience in international development and humanitarian response. She has worked with the UN system and international NGOs, leading data-driven evaluations, evidence generation, and participatory monitoring initiatives. Zeíla holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and an M&E certification from the ILO International Training Centre.

Firas El Kurdi is an Implementation Specialist at ActivityInfo. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Balamand and certifications in MEAL for NGOs (AUB’s Global Health Institute) and Google Data Analytics. Previously a Data Analyst and M&E Officer with NGOs including the Restart Center, he supported education, health, and protection programs in Lebanon for refugees, torture survivors, people with disabilities, and others affected by war and gender-based violence, funded by UN agencies and PRM. He brings a passion for data-driven decision-making to help organizations deploy ActivityInfo effectively.