Performance Measurement Framework
Performance Measurement Framework
To assess the performance of its projects, GAIN uses a comprehensive performance measurement framework. The performance measurement framework was designed following a review of performance tools used by other international organizations. Results are specified over the short, medium and long term, and are articulated as a set of 17 indicators. The indicators are standardized to the greatest degree possible, thus allowing GAIN and its partners to compare performance across the portfolio of projects.
Organizational Targets
Under the performance measurement framework, eight targets have been set – including reach of GAIN’s programs, expected reductions in the prevalence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and public as well as private sector commitment to GAIN’s programs. The targets also emphasize efficient program delivery by setting benchmarks for cost-effectiveness and maximum overheads. Measuring performance against these targets guides GAIN in redirecting resources where appropriate to maximize impact.
| Description | Target | |
| Target 1 | Reach: # of individuals consuming more nutritious foods by 2016 | 1 billion |
| Target 2 | Coverage: # of target individuals (i.e. women, children and girls) consuming more nutritious foods by 2016 | 500 million |
| Target 3 | Average GAIN cost per target individual covered | <US$0.50 |
| Target 4 | Reduction in the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies | 20-30% |
| Target 5 | GAIN cost per DALY saved | <US$ 25 / 75* |
| Target 6 | Ratio of private sector funds to GAIN funds invested in projects | 5:1 |
| Target 7 | New donor investment in GAIN by 2016 | US$ 150 million |
| Target 8 | Overhead costs as % of total program expenditures | <15% |
*Large-scale food fortification programs, and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) programs, respectively.
