How to Use the GAPIDEX Assessment Input Form

This guide explains how to correctly complete the Global Accountability & Protection Index (GAPIDEX) Country Assessment Input Form. Please ensure all entries are factual, verified, and based only on authoritative sources such as:

UN Security Council Voting Records
UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF)
GCR2P (Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect)
Security Council Report (SCR)
ACT Group official records
ICC, ICJ, OECD, Transparency International
Sanctions databases (UN, EU, OFAC, AU)

1. General Principles

Use only verified, factual information.
If no confirmed data is available, you must enter “No data available” (do not leave fields blank).
Dates must be entered in YYYY-MM-DD format.
Do not enter full URLs. Use source labels only (e.g. “UN PBF Database”, “Security Council Report”).
For incomplete or uncertain responses, use the Data Completion Status field and mark as “Partial”, “Missing Data”, or “To Verify”.

2. Section-by-Section Guide

A. General Country Information

These fields identify the country and its sovereign classification.

Record# – Sequential number from the master dataset.
ISO3 / ISO2 Code – Official ISO 3166 codes (e.g. FIN / fi).
Country Name – Official UN/ISO short name.
Region – UN geoscheme region (e.g. Northern Europe, Western Asia).
ISO Part of UN Nation – Yes / No.
Part of UN Nation – “UN Member”, “Observer”, or administering state.

B. Accountability & Protection Indicators

These fields reflect state conduct in relation to protection, international law, transparency, and response to crises.

Field	How to Complete
Veto_use_in_Atrocity_Cases	Use official UNSC records to determine whether a veto was used to block resolutions linked to genocide, mass atrocities, or protection of civilians. If non-P5, enter: Not Applicable (non-P5).
Supported_Veto_Restraint_Initiatives	Check ACT Group participation or support for French/Mexican veto restraint proposal. Use examples: Yes – ACT Code of Conduct, Yes – French/Mexican Proposal, or No – Opposes.
Humanitarian_Carveouts_Support	Record whether the state co-sponsored or voted in favor of UNSC Resolution 2664 or similar measures. Use: Full Support – Sponsor / Supported UNSC 2664 / Opposed.
Peacebuilding_Mediation_Funding	Use PBF or OECD records to classify: Tier 1 Contributor (Major), Tier 2, Tier 3, Recipient Only.
Response_to_Mass_Atrocities	Based on voting patterns, condemnation records, or participation in accountability efforts. Use: Leader / Supporter / Mixed Record / Obstructor.
Accountability_Transparency_Level	Use Transparency International, ICC/ICJ cooperation, and treaty compliance. High Transparency / Medium / Low.
Participation_in_ACT_Group	Yes – Active Member / Yes – Founder / No.
Overall_Moral_Accountability_Score	Leave blank unless auto-calculated using the validated scoring methodology (now referred to as the Accountability & Protection Score).

C. Notes and Documentation

Historical_Integrity_Performance_Notes Brief factual notes: “Mediation role in Cyprus talks”, “Acquiesced to obstruction on Syria Resolution 2017”.
Source_Atrocity_Response_Link Use source labels only (NOT URLs): “UN PBF Database; GCR2P; Security Council Report”.
Index_Last_Reviewed Use YYYY-MM-DD format.
Index_Notes Reviewer observations, confidence assessments, missing elements.

4. Data Completion Status Guide

Status	Meaning
Complete	All data fully verified with authoritative sources.
Partial	Some key values missing or uncertain.
Missing Data	Record exists but no confirmed sources available.
To Verify	Data entered but awaiting confirmation.
Not Applicable	Not relevant for this entity or context.

5. Final Submission Checklist

✔ All required fields completed or marked “No data available”
✔ No URLs used (only source labels)
✔ Dates correctly formatted (YYYY-MM-DD)
✔ Data Completion Status selected correctly
✔ Narrative notes factual, brief, and neutral

When ready, click Submit Data at the bottom of the form, or save a PDF copy for independent review.