Indicators

Definition

Indicators are observable and measurable characteristics that can be used to simplify information to help understand the state of a concept or phenomenon, and/or to monitor it over time to show changes or progress towards achieving a specific change.

Source

Adapted from: Ivčević, A., Mazurek, H., Siame, L., Moussa, A. B., & Bellier, O. (2019). Indicators in risk management: Are they a user-friendly interface between natural hazards and societal responses? Challenges and opportunities after UN Sendai conference in 2015. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 41, 101301, and Scotland’s International Development Alliance (Unknown)

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