Framework · Methodology

The MoECHE MEAL framework

How the Ministry defines, measures and uses evidence — the theory of change, indicator domains, data sources and quality standards that underpin the whole system.

Theory of change

From inputs to national outcomes

Every indicator is tied to a results chain, so we measure what matters — not just what is easy to count.

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Inputs

Teachers, classrooms, materials, capitation grants, policy and financing.

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Activities

Teaching, school management, monitoring visits, assessments, community engagement.

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Outputs

Schools reporting, learners enrolled, teachers trained, feedback resolved.

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Outcomes

Improved access, equity, learning outcomes and accountability.

Measurement

Six national indicator domains

Full indicator list

Access

Gross/net enrolment, out-of-school children, ECCD and ABE participation.

Quality

Trained-teacher ratio, textbook availability, classroom practice scores.

Equity

Gender parity, disability inclusion, IDP and rural participation gaps.

Governance

Grant utilisation, planning, data timeliness and completeness.

Learning

EGRA/EGMA, completion and transition, proficiency by grade.

Safety

Safe learning environment, WASH, and safeguarding case rates.

Data quality

Six dimensions we hold every record to

Accuracy

Validation rules + outlier checks

Completeness

63% of required fields this cycle

Timeliness

88% submitted before deadline

Consistency

Cross-form logic agreement

Validity

Conforms to the data dictionary

Integrity

Audit trail on every change