Definition & calculation
Numerator: Number of scheduled MPCA transfers that reached recipients on or before the planned disbursement date (or within the agreed tolerance window)
Denominator: Total number of MPCA transfers scheduled for disbursement in the reporting period
Compare actual disbursement/collection dates against the planned schedule and calculate the share meeting the agreed timeframe.
Formula: (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100
Means of verification
Financial service provider payment logs, distribution schedule, disbursement reconciliation reports
Interpretation
Typical reporting frequency: Per activity cycle / continuous
Guidance & common pitfalls
Define the acceptable timeframe and cycle frequency in advance; recurring delays undermine households' ability to plan and can force negative coping.
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 monitored markets assessed as functional and adequately supplied with essential MEB commodities
- % of MPCA recipient households able to meet their priority basic needs after assistance
- % of MPCA recipient households with an acceptable Food Consumption Score
- % of MPCA recipients reporting they could decide independently how to use the assistance