Metrics

The Pledge for Change includes measures that show the perspectives of local partners on the degree to which INGO signatories are living up to the Pledge, as well as self-reported measures from INGO signatories themselves. Some metrics will require more clarification to agree on definitions of key concepts, such as what makes a partnership “equitable” or what is a “fair share” of administrative costs. The refinement of measures will involve global south partners and Supporters. Where possible, these measures and definitions will also be aligned with those under the Grand Bargain, Charter for Change and other external shared commitments that Signatories have also signed up to. The P4C Accountability Mechanism will be formally launched in early 2023.

*The measures listed are simply illustrative and will be finalized in early 2023.


Partner perceptions of partnership: % of local partners surveyed who consider their partnerships with Pledge for Change signatories to be equitable

Level of partnership: % of projects where the main implementer is a local partner (civil society, government, academia or private sector) 

Diversity of partnerships: % and # of local partners that are women’s rights organizations (WRO) or women-led organizations (WLO), or social movements

Level of funding for partnerships: % of global funding shared with local partners

Fair share of administrative costs: % of formal partnership agreements providing a fair share of ICR or administrative costs (at least the minimum allowed by the donor, and ideally an amount considered fair by the partner) 

Support for organizational development: % of partnership or funding agreements that incorporate core and/or flexible funding 

Decision-making: % of projects or initiatives where the design is partner-led or co-created

*The measures listed are simply illustrative and will be finalized in early 2023.

Partner perceptions of communications: % of local partners surveyed satisfied with INGO communication materials and feeling they are given rightful credit for their work

Ethical communication: Proportion of INGO written and visual communications which are considered ethical, inclusive, and avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes based on agreed standards

Creating space for local voices: % of speaking opportunities, and media, social and fundraising communications that facilitate direct engagement of local partners from global South 

Engaging talent for content production: Proportion of communications content developed, led or produced by local talent

Visibility and recognition to local partners: Evidence of cases of public communications on programs that showcase/acknowledge local partners’ work.

*The measures listed are simply illustrative and will be finalized in early 2023.

Partner perceptions of communications: % of local partners surveyed reporting positive shifts in aid system to shift power to local actors

Collective advocacy for equitable, locally led and anti-racist approaches to aid and development: Measurable outcomes from collective advocacy for equitable, locally led and anti-racist approaches to aid and development and other interrelated government policies (eg. trade, foreign policy)

Influencing donors and philanthropic community: Evidence of cases where INGOs and partners have contributed to influencing policies/mechanisms/budgets/ etc. that enable equality in resource allocation to local partner organizations

Elevating local leadership: Evidence of local/national/regional actors leading advocacy initiatives, with INGO Pledge Signatories playing facilitating, convening or supporting roles

Pledge signatories’ accountability: # of Pledge for Change signatory INGOs participating in joint annual reporting, learning and accountability processes, with peers and with partners

Transparent Reporting

Pledge for Change is not just a statement of solidarity, it is a commitment towards transparently sharing progress and learning, with clear goals and measures on how change will happen between now and 2030.

We are committed to accelerating real change. We also recognize that our organizations are diverse in size, business models and partnership practices and will take different paths toward our collective goals.

In the first year, Signatories will collect baseline data and set clear targets for change by 2030. All measures will be reported annually, and Signatories will make efforts to report on an increasing number of measures in subsequent years. All reports will be shared transparently.

Meaningful Accountability

We are committed to building accountability mechanisms to ensure that we achieve transformation by 2030.

Adeso is collaborating with a RINGO Lab to define an innovative and ambitious accountability and learning mechanism to accompany the Pledge for Change. We will avoid duplicating mechanisms that already exist, and rather coordinate where we can. Many ideas are under consideration, including global south review of INGO reports, transparent discussions and reflections between Signatories and Supporters, and third-party anonymous feedback from local partners.