Section A

HealthFirst, an NGO, runs a vaccination program. They evaluate their performance using the 'Value for Money' framework (the 3 Es: Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness).

Which of the following best describes 'Effectiveness' in this context?

In the Value for Money framework used by non-profits and public sectors: - Economy: Minimizing the cost of inputs (e.g., cheap vaccines). - Efficiency: Maximizing the ratio of outputs to inputs (e.g., vaccines administered per hour). - Effectiveness: The extent to which the ultimate objectives are achieved (e.g., actually reducing disease rates).