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Glossary For "I"

IEC Plan
A work plan specifically for the information, education, and communication (IEC) component of the organization, usually for the period of one year.

Impact
The extent to which the program has made a long-term change in the attitudes, behavior, or health of the program participants.

Impact Indicator
A measure showing the long-term effect of the program activities on the overall population, such as changes in fertility rate.

Imprest Fund
A fixed cash flow set aside for small immediate cash outlays, which is replenished periodically in accordance with the amount expended.

Incentive System
A policy that rewards employees for excellent performance or special achievements and motivates employees to meet their objectives and to maintain program quality.

Income and Expense Report (also known as Revenue and Expense Report, Income Statement and Profit and Loss Statement)
A periodic summary report of income and expenses, showing a surplus (profit) or deficit (loss) for the period covered by the report.

Informal Training
Training that occurs on the job and is often accomplished through personal instruction, guidance from a supervisor, or even by observing co-workers.

Information Flow Table
A chart showing the types of information (the indicators) that will be collected, how the information will be collected and reported, who will collect it, to whom it will be submitted, how it will be used, and the level of detail needed. The purpose of the chart is to ensure an appropriate flow of information in the correct sequence and to communicate to staff how the information system functions.

Input
The resources used in a program.

Input Indicator
A measure of the amount of resources which are being used for a particular planned activity.

Integrate
To bring together information from different sources.

Intermediate Warehouse
A supplies depot located in a specific region of a country. It distributes commodities only for that area.

Internal Coordination
The logical organization of and communication about activities within an organization, such that all staff members are aware of the roles and responsibilities of each department and the interaction between departments.

Inventory Control Card
A form which records information concerning all receipt and shipment activities, as well as supply level adjustments following physical inventories, for a particular commodity or contraceptive method.


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