Definition & calculation
Numerator: Number of planned response activities or milestones completed by their scheduled date in the implementation plan
Denominator: Total number of response activities or milestones scheduled for completion during the reporting period
Activities completed on or before their planned date are compared against all activities scheduled for the period, and the proportion completed on schedule is calculated.
Formula: (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100
Means of verification
Implementation plan/workplan; activity tracker; progress reports
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Per activity cycle / continuous
Guidance & common pitfalls
A workplan-timeliness measure at the organisation's own delivery level, distinct from affected people's perception of timely assistance or coverage against the planned caseload. Track reasons for slippage to inform adaptive management.
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.
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