Determine the indicator's value by using the following methodology:
1) When supporting the creation of LMPs, ensure that they contain specific goals including annual, clearly measurable (and achievable) targets – especially for the time when you intend to evaluate their fulfilment.
2) Specify the required percentage (or type) of targets that each LPM needs to achieve in order to be considered as ‘fulfilling the required minimum of its targets’. For example, this can be 75% of its targets for the measured period. Alternatively, it can be a certain number (e.g. 4) of the most important targets and at least several (e.g. 3) additional targets (this approach is more suitable if some goals are more important than others).
3) To assess whether an LMP’s targets were attained, compare all LMPs’ targets (for the monitored period) with what was actually achieved. Examples of targets include: “at least 50 hectares of land re-forested” (specifying where, how and by whom) or “at least 150 check-dams constructed and maintained” (specifying where and by whom). The comparison needs to be done by a review of secondary documents, interviews with key informants (extension workers, members of Watershed Management Committees, relevant authorities) and especially transect walks involving direct observations and measurements in the target areas.
4) To determine the indicator’s value, count the number of LMPs that fulfilled the required minimum of their targets.
