Sector Performance Standards 2015. 2nd edition. March 2015. The Presidency, Ministry of Devolution and Planning. 2015

Sector performance standards are important  in the government’s implementation of the performance contracting process that was adopted in 2003 and which is a key input in the successful implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 and Medium Term Plans. The standards enable different sectors to define performance levels; improve performance contracting and evaluation; strengthen the linkages between development planning, budgeting and M&E. This will ultimately improve public service delivery in the country and lead to the achievement of Vision 2030 targets. The standards highlight outcome oriented indicators for monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of programmes and projects in all sectors. The key result areas, performance indicators and the targets in each sector have been carefully identified and address the priorities of the Government. The performance indicator targets have been benchmarked against those in the middle and high income economies. The standards cover the Second MTP 2013-2017 plan period and  guide the performance contracting process across the public service. All public sector institutions are required to apply these standards when setting their performance indicators and targets.