Measuring the Strength of National Social Service Systems for Orphans and Vulnerable Children

This framework and additional tools aim to fill part of the gap that exists in demonstrating the impact that system strengthening has on children’s outcomes, by providing indicators and guidance for measuring system performance. The framework is intended to support governments as well as PEPFAR implementing partners and other stakeholders in monitoring and evaluating system-strengthening efforts. These indicators measure the outcomes of system-strengthening interventions in five core areas, including the social service workforce, to be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of investments toward improving lives for OVC.