Monitoring & Evaluation
Standards Development
Background
The RJC launched its Member Certification system in December 2009. The first certification deadline for Commercial Members is December 2011.
A Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Program is being designed to assess the impact of RJC Certification. It is proposed to formally commence the M&E program, including stakeholder consultation, in early 2011. A draft M&E Program plan has been prepared to meet the requirements of the ISEAL Impacts Code, 2010.
The objectives of RJC’s M&E program are to:
- Improve the RJC Certification system and its effectiveness in achieving its stated social, environmental and economic objectives;
- Build capacity by learning from experience, not only for the RJC as an institution, but also for Members, Auditors and stakeholders;
- Inform strategy regarding policy decisions;
- Provide accountability to Members, consumers, civil society and towards those who are affected by, and those who are meant to benefit from, the activities of standards systems;
- Earn credibility through willingness to be open about the results (good or bad) of the RJC Certification system; and
- Enhance societal learning by feeding results into the standards landscape to understand the cumulative impacts of voluntary standards systems. (Adapted from ISEAL Impacts Code, 2010).
Monthly reporting
A Monthly Indicators Report (MIR) is being established, drawing on internal data logging and reporting procedures. The MIR is intended to publicly report each month on selected quantitative indicators for the RJC’s Supporting Strategies:
- Growth in RJC Membership
- Estimated Annual Sales of Commercial Members
- Increase in RJC Certifications
- Accredited Auditors
- Training participation
- Complaints Mechanism processes
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