Results Framework
The EU Results Framework (EURF) and the Global Europe Results Framework (GERF) are the corporate results framework for the aggregation of results used to collect and measure key results achieved by interventions funded by external assistance financing instruments of EU international cooperation.
The Global Europe Results Framework was introduced in 2022. The Staff Working Document introducing the Global Europe Results Framework ((2022) 22 final) is available here. The EU Results Framework was first introduced in 2015 and revised in 2018. Both frameworks are in use:
- The GERF applies to interventions financed under Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICI) MFF 2021-2027
- The EURF applies to interventions financed under MFF 2014-2020
The EURF will no longer be used once all interventions financed under MFF 2014-2020 have ended. For projects developed under DCI, ENI and EDF, EURF is still valid and we expect incoming results.
Which indicators to consider when developing a logframe for an intervention funded under NDICI by MFF 2021-2027?
Any intervention funded under NDICI by MFF 2021-2027, that started after January 2022, should draw upon the set of indicators from the Global Europe Results Framework. Note that some methodological fiches are still under development.
You can find here the GE RF - level 2 indicators (for results reporting exercise) translated from English to French, Spanish, Portuguese.
You can find here the EU RF - level 2 indicators (for results reporting exercise) translated from English to French, Spanish, Portuguese.
Methodological notes provide the following information: what each indicator measures, the relevance of the indicator for EU policy, the main data sources, required and suggested disaggregations, the method of calculation and examples.
The tables below present the indicators from Global Europe Results Framework (GE RF) and the EU Results Framework (EU RF) with links to their methodological notes.
Indicators - Global Europe Results Framework since 2022 (interventions funded under NDICI by the MFF 2021-2027)
The 2022 version of the Global Europe Results Framework was introduced via the Staff working document Global Europe Results Framework ((2022) 22 final) available here.
You can find here the GE RF - level 2 indicators (for results reporting exercise) translated from English to French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Level 3 - Policy mainstreaming
Relevant SDG | Indicators |
SDG 2, 6, 7 & 11-15 | GERF 3.1 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance contributing to: (a) climate change (adaptation and mitigation), (b) protecting biodiversity, (c) combating desertification, (d) protecting the environment (Aid to Env) |
SDG 9 | GERF 3.2 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards digitalisation |
SDG 8 & 9 | GERF 3.3 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance contributing to strengthening investment climate |
SDG 8 & 17 | GERF 3.4 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance contributing to: (a) aid for trade, (b) aid for trade to LDCs, and (c) trade facilitation |
SDG 7, 8 & 17 | GERF 3.5 Leverage of EU blending and guarantee operations financed by EU external assistance, measured as: (a) Investment leverage ratio, (b) Total eligible financial institution financing leverage ratio, (c) Private financing leverage ratio |
SDG 17 | GERF 3.6 Number and share of EU-funded external interventions supporting the implementation of political, economic and social reforms and joint agreements in partner countries |
SDG 10 | GERF 3.7 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards migration and forced displacement-related interventions |
SDG 16 | GERF 3.8 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards fragile states |
GERF 3.9 Share of EU-funded external interventions responding to situations of a new and/or emerging crisis | |
SDG 1-6 | GERF 3.10 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards supporting social inclusion and human development |
SDG 2 | GERF 3.11 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards nutrition |
SDG 4 | GERF 3.12 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards education |
SDG 5 | GERF 3.13 Number and share of EU- external interventions promoting gender equality and women's empowerment |
SDG 10 | GERF 3.14 Number and share of EU-funded external interventions promoting disability inclusion |
GERF 3.15 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance directed towards reducing inequalities | |
SDG 17 | GERF 3.16 Amount and share of EU-funded external assistance qualifying as ODA |
Indicators - EU Results Framework since 2018 (interventions funded under MFF 2014-2020)
The 2018 version of the EU Results Framework was introduced via the accompanying Staff Working Document (SWD(2018) 444 final) that can be accessed here.
You can find here the EU RF - level 2 indicators (for results reporting exercise) translated from English to French, Spanish, Portuguese.
There are no methodological notes for level 1 indicators. Appropriate regional aggregates are taken directly from the international databases.
Level 3 - Policy mainstreaming