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Indicator Reference Sheet Builder
A clear indicator reference sheet prevents most M&E disputes. Fill in one sheet per indicator and get a clean, printable reference sheet for your M&E plan.
- Builder
- 10 min
- Free
- Sources checked October 2026
Who it is for
- M&E officers
- PIUs
- Evaluators
- Programme managers
What you get
- Printable reference sheet per indicator
- Checks for missing definitions and data sources
- Word and PDF
- Optional AI review
How this tool works
- Scoring
- No score: the tool arranges what you enter in the structure reviewers expect. With a free account, an optional file review applies published rules to your own document.
- Limitations
- Results depend on the information you enter and are not verified by Risalat. This tool does not replace MAPS, PEFA, World Bank or other formal assessment methodologies, or an independent review.
- Your data
- What you type stays in your browser unless you save it to a free account. We receive your name, email and summary only when you open your results.
- Sources checked
- October 2026 (checked every month)
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Questions
Why do I need reference sheets?
They make sure everyone measures the indicator the same way over time, which auditors and evaluators check.
How many indicators should a project have?
As few as needed to show progress at each level; many projects work well with 10–20.
Can I save several sheets?
Save each one as a file, or download Word documents and combine them.
Based on
Sources checked: October 2026. We check the official sources every month.
A guidance tool, not an official form. Always use the exact template and rules in your financing agreement, terms of reference or call for proposals.