How are scores determined?

For qualitative indicators, programs must provide publicly available documentation (evidence) to support each survey response. Without publicly accessible evidence, no points can be awarded for that indicator. This requirement promotes transparency and supports comparability across programs.

Evidence Requirements

Evidence must be uploaded to the platform and meet all of the following criteria:

• Public:
  Must be accessible on the organization’s website or elsewhere in the public domain. Only web links are accepted.
• Relevant:
  Must clearly originate from the assessed organization or program. Unlabeled documents (e.g., without a name or logo) are not accepted.
• Credible:
  Must be a formal, complete document. Screenshots or isolated excerpts that do not show context within the broader documentation are not accepted.
• Current:
  The assessment reflects current practices. Future commitments or planned revisions do not qualify for higher scoring.

Examples of acceptable evidence include (but are not limited to):

• Principles and criteria documents
• Policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Program manuals
• Theory of change documentation
• Annual reports
• Impact reports
• Assurance and verification procedures