Transcript Country case studies on M&E systems

Country Case Studies on
M&E systems
8th MERG meeting
Geneva 25 October 2004
Background
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Need to strengthen national M&E systems and support
movement of “one” system
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Selection of countries based on geographical
representation and contextual factors
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Lessons learnt shared with other countries for replication
of positive experiences
Features of coherent M&E systems
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One M&E unit coordinating M&E activities implemented by
various actors
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One national multi-sectoral M&E plan built into the national
strategic plan at the design stage
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One national set of standardised indicators endorsed by all
stakeholders and reflecting country needs and capacities
Features of coherent M&E systems
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One national level information system
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Effective information flow between sub-national and
national levels and among different national level actors
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Harmonised M&E capacity building strategy among all
training providers at global, regional and national levels
Findings and recommendations: Capacity
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National and sub-national capacity weak
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Emphasis on reinforcing the technical capacity of the NAC
for a leading role in M&E coordination
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More attention to sub-national programme managers for
aggregation of quality data
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Change in capacity building strategy with more coaching
and on the job training
Findings and recommendations:
M&E planning
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Comprehensive M&E plans already developed
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Time to translate those plans into yearly operational action
plans and secure funding for implementation
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Additional work needed for the development of data use
plans
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Establishment of an M&E reference group required for advice
throughout the process – from planning to data use
Findings and recommendations:
National level database and information flow
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No national level database with most relevant information
for decision-making
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Only few donors and implementing partners submit
programme and financial reports to NAC
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Discussions with relevant partners needed and
mechanisms established for a better understanding of the
epidemic and the response
Findings and recommendations:
M&E practices
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Serological and behavioural surveillance systems: the most
developed and used for decision-making
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Programme monitoring: weak as linked to funding
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Resource tracking: weak and requires active support from
donors