54. Number of individuals who demonstrate use of new safe food preparation and storage practices

54. Number of individuals who demonstrate use of new safe food preparation and storage practices

VERSION

V3.0 - 2026.03 — Existing

INDICATOR CODE

54

TECHNICAL OWNER

PRG-S SBP

INDICATOR TYPE

Country Level Outcome Indicator

INDICATOR CLASSIFICATION

Country-specific

INDICATOR SCOPE

Programme specific

APPLICABILITY

This indicator can be selected against the following sub-activities in CSPs logframes:

1. School Meals Programme On Site (SF_ONS)

2. School Meals Programme Take Home Initiatives (SF_THI)

UNIT OF MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS

Number of individuals

DEFINITION

This indicator measures the total number of individuals who are applying the new knowledge and skills received in WFP-supported training and certification programs.

Examples of practices include: proper stacking, storage and handling of food; accounting for commodity receipt and distributions using stack cards and related efforts to maintain commodity quality and prevent loss and damage; hygienic and sanitary meal preparation in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regional culture and local diet; proper cleaning and disinfection of all food preparation tools, utensils and dishes prior to use; mandatory hand washing before cooking and eating; and ensuring adequate school warehouse standards.

Individuals should demonstrate the use of at least one new practice in their lives or work that supports safe food preparation and storage.

RATIONALE

Safe food preparation and storage can ultimately affect health. Increasing the skills and knowledge of individuals who can affect children’s health and nutritional status builds human capital and supports institutional capacity building in countries. Applying new practices gained from training can ultimately have a positive effect on children’s health.

DATA COLLECTION TOOL

Representative surveys conducted either face-to-face, or by phone calls.

Interviews with recipients (cooks), programme observations, site visits or reports.

SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS

Sample size: The recommended sample size is 270 per stratum per round of data collection, with consideration given to the parameters below:

• Population size (beneficiaries per stratum): at least 20,000

• Desired level of confidence: 90%

• Acceptable margin of error: 5%

• Response distribution: 50%

• Simple random sample (design effect): 1

If cluster sample is used, sample size should increase by at least 50% (at least 405 households).

If the prevalence is lower or higher than 50%, or the beneficiaries per stratum less than 20,000 then sample size could be lower than 270, use the sample size tool for calculation.

INDICATOR CALCULATION FOR REPORTING

This indicator counts the application of new practices developed through WFP/USDA sponsored training. The number of people demonstrating use of new practices can be used as the numerator, and the number of people trained in new practices as the denominator, to calculate the percentage of trainees who demonstrate what they learned.

DATA ENTRY AND DISAGGREGATION IN CORPORATE SYSTEMS

Values are recorded in the logframe. Each value has a reporting combination which is created based on:

• Sub-activity

• Location

• Beneficiary Group

Follow-up value is reported as: One number overall

BASELINE

Baselines is 0.

TARGET SETTING

Annual targets:

The set of the annual target is country-specific.

End of CSP target:

The CSP target is country-specific, but the higher the target is, the better.

FREQUENCY OF DATA COLLECTION

Minimum: once/year (same period of the baseline)

INTERPRETATION

This indicator is expected to increase overtime.

Country Offices may use this calculation to meaningfully discuss training effectiveness and

project implementation.

REPORTING EXAMPLE(S)

N/A

INDICATORS COLLECTED & ANALYSED AT THE SAME TIME

N/A

COMPLEMENTARY QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

N/A

DECISIONS DATA CAN INFORM

This indicator can support many CO level decisions, below are some suggestions:

• Whether a programme is achieving intended results

• Results can be used to advocate for further funding

• Targeting of schools and regions/districts

• Avenues for future collaboration with other agencies and enhancement of SF programmes

VISUALIZATION

N/A

LIMITATIONS

This indicator counts the application of new practices developed through trainings but does not capture the count of individuals trained, which is reported under an other output indicator.

FURTHER INFORMATION

This methodology is drawn from the USDA Food Assistance Indicators and Definitions handbook, 2019. The indicators have been included in the WFP CRF Indicator Compendium to support Country Offices implementing Mc Govern dole programmes. For more information and complimentary indicators see: Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole  Indicators and Definitions (usda.gov) or consult GHQ SBP team.