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How to Develop SMART Objectives

Project objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.  Setting SMART project objectives mean you need to have a clear set of a project plan and focus all your resources productively to achieve it within a set time frame.

Specific: Is there a clear action and expected result for the objective?
Measurable: Can the objective be described with numbers for monitoring and evaluation?
Achievable: Is it possible to meet the objective with the time and resources available?
Relevant: Is the objective in line with the goal?
Time-bound: Is there a deadline?

NOT SMART Example: Help women farmers gain income.

SMART Example: Increase by 15% the income level of 100 women farmers in Hilly districts over one year.

NOT SMART Example: Provide health care service to women and Children.

SMART Example: By the end of the project, increase the number of women and children with access to a healthcare worker from 15% to 45%.

Tips for SMART Objectives

Ensuring that the objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound will allow for much easier planning and evaluating once the project is implemented.

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