Proxy indicators are indirect measures of a result that are linked to the result by one or more assumptions [24]. They are often used when the most direct indicator is not practical or unsafe to measure |
Example: Asking community members directly about experiences of GBV may place them at risk of harm. Proxy indicators that can provide safe information about GBV risk include: |
Availability of services |
Access to services |
Perceptions of safety & exposure to GBV risk |
It is important to be aware of limitations of proxy indicators and their potential biases, and note that the specific choice of appropriate, valid proxy indictors will be context-specific |