Capacity needs assessment tool

This tool outlines steps to carry out a country school-based capacity needs assessment, which encompasses convening a core team and conducting background research. It also provides questionnaires for collecting data on national information systems, policies and sources of funding.

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The capacity needs assessment tool is meant to be used by national and local groups as a foundation for the design of school-based food and nutrition education capacity development strategies. The tool builds on FAO's experience and expertise in capacity development, and adopts a broad approach that not only assesses capacities at the individual level, but also expands to the level of organizations and the enabling environment