Human-rights based approach: Meaningful and inclusive participation

This indicator measures the proportion of surveyed stakeholders, including affected community members, who perceive that their input was meaningfully considered during the planning and implementation of the project. It reflects the quality of participation and inclusion in line with the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA), particularly the principle of participation.

Data is collected through standardized perception surveys, administered consistently across projects using the same methodology and questionnaire. One-shot surveys should be conducted at the end of each consultation, with timing aligned to the specific implementation stage of each project. The FMO will provide training and guidance on survey administration, including sampling methods.

The sample survey question is: "To what extent do you agree with the statement: 'My views were taken into account during the planning and implementation of the project". Response options are: Strongly agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly disagree. Responses of “Strongly agree” and “Agree” are considered positive.

The calculation method is as follows:

(Total number of respondents who report their views were meaningfully considered / Total number of respondents) x 100

Each Project Promoter should report both the numerator and the denominator to the PO/FO. The PO/FO will then aggregate all project-level numerators and denominators to calculate the overall percentage. This step is essential, as percentages cannot be averaged across projects without disproportionately weighting smaller projects. When reporting to the FMO, the PO/FO will only be required to submit the final aggregated percentage.

As much as possible, data should be disaggregated by self-identified gender using non-binary options: female / male / other / prefer not to say. Please see the Guidance on the use of the core indicators library.