55. Number of school administrators and officials in target schools who demonstrate use of new techniques or tools

55. Number of school administrators and officials in target schools who demonstrate use of new techniques or tools

VERSION

V3.0- 2026.03 — Existing

INDICATOR CODE

55

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 administrators/officials

DEFINITION

This outcome indicator measures the total number of school administrators who are applying the new knowledge and skills received in USDA-supported training and certification programs. Areas of training may include finance, management (e.g., logistics, monitoring, personnel use and support), governance (e.g., legislation, communication, enforcement), infrastructure (e.g. building, supplies), or quality assurance for improving literacy skills.

School administrators should demonstrate the use of at least one new technique or technology in their standard practices or procedures related to finance, management, infrastructure, or quality assurance of instruction.

RATIONALE

Increasing the skills and knowledge of school administrators builds human capital and supports institutional capacity building in countries. Increasing skills and knowledge of school administrators will support the improved quality of literacy instruction by fostering an environment that promotes quality teaching and that is conducive to student learning.

DATA COLLECTION TOOL

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

Interviews with recipients (teachers, educators and or teaching assistants), programme observations, site visits or reports.

SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS

Guidance is available here.

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 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 improved techniques and tools developed through WFP/USDA sponsored training.

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 set to 0 annually.

TARGET SETTING

Annual targets:

The set of the annual target is country-specific.

End of CSP target:

The set of the CSP target is country specific, but the end CSP target should show a gradual increase compared to the yearly targets.

FREQUENCY OF DATA COLLECTION

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

INTERPRETATION

This indicator is expected to increase overtime.

School administrators should demonstrate the use of at least one new technique or technology in their standard practices or procedures related to finance, management, infrastructure, or quality assurance of instruction.

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

N/A

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).