Table 2

Outcomes in the EGM framework

Stage of theory of changeOutcome groupOutcome sub-group
IntermediateEconomicIncome
Assets
Output value
Prices received for goods
Other SES indicators
Tax revenue
Purchasing behaviour
AgriculturalWater related
Animal husbandry
Plant/crop production
Land related
Quality of agricultural inputs
Agricultural cooperatives
Nutritional outcomesFood nutrient content
Caloric requirements
Nutrient bioavailability
Advertising and labellingExposure to advertisement
Advertisement topics
Accuracy of advertisement
Food distributionImport/export
Movement of food
Location of foods in stores
Food distribution centres
Environmental impacts of the food systemClimate impact
Non-food waste produced
Food lossTime food remains unspoiled
Food spoilage
Food loss
Intrinsic motivatorsConsumer preferences
Perceptions
Knowledge
Women’s empowermentDecision making
Ownership
Control of resources
Self-esteem
Time use
Other women’s empowerment outcome
RegulationsViolations
Fines
Other regulation outcome
Economic, social, and political stabilityEconomic, social, and political stability
Time useTime use
Behaviour changeBehaviour change
Other steps taken due to non-complianceOther steps taken due to non-compliance
FinalAnthropometricLinear growth
Weight
Relative weight
MUAC
Birth outcomes
Anthropometric other
Developmental outcomesPhysical
Other developmental outcomes
Micronutrient statusIron
Iodine
Vitamin A
Zinc
Other micronutrient status outcome
Diet quality and adequacyBreast feeding
Dietary diversity
Insufficient diet
Micronutrient intake
Other diet quality and adequacy
Food safetyFood toxins
Food borne illness
Other food safety outcome
Food affordability and availabilityFood access
Food availability and supply
Affordability
Food insecurity measures
Food stressed households
  • EGM, evidence gap map; MUAC, mid-upper arm circumference; SES, socioeconomic status.