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5. Benchmarks and Scoring Methodology

As part of the U4SSC KPI project, benchmarks were developed for most KPIs to develop a reporting
framework to demonstrate to cities how their performance could be reported.

The benchmarks were set based on several factors:

• Fully meeting the aligned SDG
• Performance compared to other international and transnational targets (e.g. OECD, European
Commission)

• Performance against the goals of a UN agency (e.g. International Telecommunication Union)
• Evaluation of city performance using UN and other international statistical data

• Performance measured versus leading city performance globally

Performance to benchmarks were then scored in four ranges for every KPI and data point reported:

• 0 – 33 % of target – 1 pt;

• 33 – 66 % of target – 2 pts;
• 66 – 95 % of target – 3 pts; and

• 95+ % of target – 4 pts.

The scores for each reported KPI and data point were added to give a percentage score for categories,
sub-dimensions and dimensions, and reported based on the above target scores. KPIs or data points
that are not reported or for which benchmarks have not yet been defined were excluded.

Example: Education 4 KPIs

• If all 4 are reported and the scores are 1 pt, 3 pts, 4 pts and 1 pt;
Total score 9 pts out of 16 = 56.25 % reported as 33 – 66 % of target.

• If only 3 are reported and the scores are 3 pts, 4 pts and 2 pts;
Total score 9 pts out of 12 = 75 % reported as 66 – 95 % of target.

Targets and scoring are meant to provide additional context to KPI data and should be used in conjunction
with city goals and comparisons with other similar cities to determine future actions.

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