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Dealing with Double Counting. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY. When it is possible to quantify and deduct the double counting between projects/initiatives:. Map/Make a list of all the projects/initiatives reporting this FY
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Dealing with Double Counting This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
When it is possible to quantify and deduct the double counting between projects/initiatives: • Map/Make a list of all the projects/initiatives reporting this FY • Identify all those projects/initiatives that overlap • Same population and in the same location • Overlap on reach data and/or impact/outcomes data • Quantify and deduct the double counting between the overlapping projects/initiatives • Fill REACH or IMPACT/OUTCOMES forms for each project, considering the analysis of double counting
Can use comments to explain deductions • Provides a record of real figures vs. deducted figures
What if it is NOT possible to quantify and deduct the double counting between projects/initiatives?
Option 1- Umbrella reporting under the largest/most representative project • Map/List all projects reporting in FY • Identify all projects that overlap by geography and sector • ONLY report reach data for the largest/most representative project • Report smaller project reach as zero • Report unique contributions of individual projects • Indicate if impact evidence presents double counting This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Example: CARE India Add unique contribution of projects Select most representative project and use as umbrella for reporting
Option 2- Report all initiatives that overlap on one form • Map/List all projects reporting in FY • ID all projects that overlap by geography and sector • Group overlapping projects and report under one reach and one impact form • Disadvantage of using this reporting: lose ability to identify individual projects/contracts as it is all merged • May be the best option for complex humanitarian projects with many mini funds This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Example: CARE India Include all overlapping projects on one form
Dealing with Double Counting (summary) • Identify projects/initiatives with overlap and deduct overlap from project/initiative reporting on each form • If it is not possible to deduct overlap: • Option 1: Report reach and impact data under the largest/most representative project/initiative form • Other forms for each project/initiative where there is overlap=0 • Other forms for each project/initiative where there is a unique contribution, can complete that part of the form • Option 2: If there is significant overlap between projects/initiatives, use ONE form and capture all projects/initiatives on one form
Activity • What is the best way for you and your team to address double counting? • Begin your mapping exercise • Create/update a list of all projects by sector and geography that overlap • Identify areas of overlap • Begin to create an action plan for how to address double counting during the next PIIRS reporting period based on the options provided
Discussion/Reflection • Reflections on the activity • Which option for dealing with double counting works best for you and your team? • Is anyone using unique identifiers for beneficiary tracking? • What will be the biggest challenges for you and your team? • What actions do you need to take after this workshop to minimize double counting? • What other gaps do you see in your impact reporting so far? • Which projects/initiatives do you anticipate to conduct an evaluation this year? • Where can you provide additional evidence?