Definition & calculation
Numerator: Number of monitored service delivery or distribution points assessed as meeting all agreed protection mainstreaming criteria (safety and dignity, meaningful access without barriers or discrimination, and accountability/participation)
Denominator: Total number of service delivery or distribution points monitored during the reporting period
Each monitored point is assessed against a standardised protection mainstreaming checklist, and points meeting all core criteria are divided by all points monitored.
Formula: (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100
Means of verification
Protection mainstreaming monitoring checklist; site monitoring reports; post-distribution monitoring
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
Assesses how assistance is delivered (safely, with dignity, and equitably) rather than whether it was received, and criteria should cover access for at-risk groups. As a checklist-based measure of delivery conditions it is an output-level quality measure, not a substitute for specialised protection programming or affected-people self-reports of dignity.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
Related indicators
- % of affected people who report being treated with dignity and respect by staff
- % of affected people who report receiving assistance in a timely manner
- % of program participants who report being satisfied with the assistance received
- % of significant feedback trends that resulted in a documented programme adaptation