TABLE 1. First-Year and End-of-Project Outcomes Compared With Benchmarks
IndicatorFirst Year (2007)aEnd of Project (2012)5-Year Benchmarks
No.% of BenchmarkNo.% of Benchmark
Service delivery points that include SDM in the method mix35651.2717103.9690
Individuals trained to counsel clients on how to use SDM1,67931.07,472138.45,400
Organizations that have capacity to undertake SDM activities550.0770.010
Essential or key policies, norms, guidelines, and protocols in which SDM is included250.03.587.54
Public or private training organizations that include SDM in their preservice training and/or continuing education5100.05100.05
Public or private training organizations that include SDM in their in-service training440.0770.010
Information, education, and communication activities, materials, and mass media that include SDM758.312100.012
  • Abbreviation: SDM, Standard Days Method.

  • a Includes SDM pilot activity in the country starting in 2002.