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 Glossary of Development Terms and Abbreviations

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NB: Some of these terms are specific to DFID, others are used throughout the development community.

Qualitative Indicator - an indicator drawing on perceptions and judgements.

Quantitative Indicator - an indicator involving numbers, and expressed in amounts or quantities. There is no clear dividing line between quantitative and qualitative indicators. Many indicators will include both quantitative and qualitative elements. Qualitative indicators can often be presented in quantifiable/numerical form i.e. 50% of schools were rated good by inspectors. A quarter of those interviewed agreed that the standard of teaching had improved.

Quasi Equity - forms of capital investment other than cash e.g. subordinated loans, redeemable preference shares.

Quota - Each member country of the International Monetary Fund has a quota, equivalent to its subscription to the Fund and payable one quarter in a freely usable currency, (such as sterling) and three quarters in national currency. The quota forms the basis of entitlements to draw on the Fund's facilities, and its size is related to the country's national income and foreign trade. Quotas are increased regularly.

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