Reference point or standard against which performance or achievements can be assessed. Note: A benchmark refers to the performance that has been achieved in the recent past by other comparable organisations, or what can be reasonably inferred to have been achieved in the circumstances. (Source: OECD, 'Glossary of Key Terms in Evaluation and Results Based Management').

The targets set in a particular program or project, e.g. the target that access to primary education will be increased by at least 50 percent within a period of five years. (source: Radstaake and Bronkhorst, 'Matching Practice with Principles. Human Rights Impact Assessment: EU opportunities').

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