Average number of connectivity devices utilized in each client household during the reporting period.
Organizations should footnote all assumptions, including source of data.
This metric is intended to capture the number of connectivity devices per client household during the reporting period. Organizations should include in this metric any digital device that allows individuals to call or message their social network and/or access the Internet.
June 2022 - IRIS v5.3 Released (current version)
Immaterial change. Minor revision to usage guidance for clarity.
January 2020 - IRIS v5.1 Released
No change.
May 2019 - IRIS v5.0 Released
New metric. Developed via IRIS+ core metrics sets.
IRIS Metrics Work Better in Sets
To use IRIS metrics—and the resulting data—to understand impact performance, IRIS metrics should be used and analyzed in generally accepted sets and according to well-defined objectives. IRIS+ gives you access to generally accepted Core Metrics Sets aligned to common Impact Themes and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).