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MEASURE Evaluation NewsToolbox Web Site Launched by Roll Back MalariaThe Roll Back Malaria Partnership launched a toolbox Web site for Malaria control, with a special subsection for monitoring and evaluation tools. MEASURE Evaluation was a key contributor to the development and testing of tools available. Early Marriage Evaluation Study in Ethiopia PublishedThe 2007 EMES is the first large-scale household survey in Ethiopia to provide population-based estimates on levels of exposure to early marriage prevention messages and their influence on knowledge, attitudes, and skills conducive to delaying marriage. The survey was conducted from July 16 to August 20, 2007. PEPFAR Public Health Evaluations PublishedPublic health evaluations were commissioned to examine PEPFAR-funded HIV care and support by PEPFAR in Kenya and Uganda. OVC Programs in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia EvaluatedSix reports evaluate OVC programs in Kenya and Tanzania to measure program outcomes: One working paper evaluates the impact a community-based program by a Zambian NGO on educational outcomes. New Assessment Tools AvailablePerformance of Routine Information System Management Framework assesses factors that affect routine health information systems; Quick Poverty Score assesses the prevalence of poverty among service program clients. Child Status Index Regional Conference Attendees Learn Best Practices for ImplementationService providers to OVCs exchanged successful practices in implementing MEASURE Evaluation's Child Status Index tool at a March 2009 conference in Kigali, Rwanda. Global Symposium Highlights Need to Link Health Decision Making to DataMEASURE Evaluation, the Health Metrics Network, and the East, Central and Southern African Health Community co-organized a global symposium for professionals to exchange successful experiences in improving health programs and policies through the use of quality health data and information. DataUseNet Connects Professionals Working to Improve Use of DataNewly created, DataUseNet, connects professionals working around the world to improve the use of data and information in informing health programs and policies. PRISM Published in Journal of Health Policy and PlanningThis paper argues that the health system needs internal mechanisms to develop performance targets, track progress, and create and manage knowledge for continuous improvement. Use of Technologies in the Field Discussed in Online ForumThe IHFAN online forum attracted over 400 to discuss experiences, challenges, opportunities and new developments in using technologies in health data collection and its use in the field. INSP Master's Programs for Academic Year 2009-2011Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (INSP) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is currently accepting applications for the Master of Health Sciences degree program and the Master of Public Health degree program for the academic period 2009-2011 Virtual Leadership Development ProgramMEASURE Evaluation is pleased to announce the first Virtual Leadership Development Program (VLDP) for teams working in M&E of HIV/AIDS programs. The application deadline for the VLDP is February 27, 2009. Global Positioning ToolkitThe Global Positioning Toolkit provides an overview of the use of GPS receivers for MEASURE Evaluation projects. Overview of Issues Concerning Confidentiality and Spatial DataThe MEASURE GIS working group authored a white paper that presents the current literature on the topic of confidentiality and spatial data. It is intended to provide guidance on the issue. Excel to Google Earth Tool ReleasedThe Excel to Google Earth (E2G) tool has been developed for mapping data stored in Excel spreadsheets. This tool can help overcome several of the barriers that have limited the use of mapping for decision support and monitoring and evaluation. Contraceptive Discontinuation Study Report Available; Findings Disseminated in HondurasA study implemented by MEASURE Evaluation and Programs for the Development of Women and Infants assessed how service environment, individual characteristics, and experience or fear of side-effects are related to contraception discontinuation in urban Honduras. PEPFAR Reporting Efforts Strengthened in KenyaTools by MEASURE Evaluation help lead to more reliable data for PEPFAR reporting and planning in Kenya. Indicators for Programs to Address Violence Against Women and GirlsViolence Against Women and Girls: A Compendium of Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators was developed for managers, organizations, and policy makers working in the field of VAW/G program implementation and evaluation in developing countries, as well as for people who provide technical assistance to these individuals and organizations. Publications ReleasedPublications include: special report on contraception discontinuation in Honduras; compendium of M&E indicators for VAW/G programs; special report on AIDS care and treatment for national service delivery systems in Swaziland; working paper on contraceptive method use among adolescents and young adult women; urban health survey in Bangladesh Jobs @ MEASURE EvaluationTake time to visit MEASURE Evaluation’s job postings if you are looking for employment in international public health. Document Actions
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