Innovating THE MEASUREMENT OF REFUGEE HOUSEHOLD PROGRESS toWARD SELF-RELIANCE
First launched in 2020, the Self-Reliance Index (SRI) is the first-ever global tool for measuring the progress of refugee households toward self-reliance.
The SRI can be used to:
Support the design and provision of effective services
Target populations for assistance
Highlight service gaps
Inform funding priorities
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The Self-Reliance Index contains twelve domains focused on a household’s basic needs, resources, and sustainability. Domains measure conditions and assets that increase the likelihood that refugees will be able to continue meeting their needs in the future.
SIMPLE & HOLISTIC
Provides a quick, high-level indication of key status changes within refugee households across twelve domains
VERSATILE
Designed primarily for urban and non-camp-based populations, and is also currently being used with internally displaced individuals, camp or rural-based refugees, and more
Collaborative
Developed through a three-year multi-stakeholder process with 25 partners, including NGOs, UNHCR, researchers, funders, and government agencies
The Self-Reliance Index is currently being deployed by 64 agencies in 29 countries.