Links to the MP3 recordings of MEASURE Evaluation webinar presentations.
March 2013
Measuring Ethnic and Sexual Identities: Lessons from Two Studies in Central America
Led by Dr. Katherine Andrinopoulos, an Assistant Professor at Tulane University, John Hembling, M&E Specialist, and Tory M. Taylor, also an M&E Specialist.
The webinar focused on selected experiences with measuring ethnic and sexual identity constructs as part of health research.
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February 2013
Using the PLACE Method to Inform Decision Making
Led by Dr. Sharon Weir, MEASURE Evaluation, and Professor Peter Figueroa, University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Presentation on the PLACE method and how it has been used for HIV/STI surveillance, behavioral surveillance, program monitoring, size estimation of most-at-risk populations, and program planning.
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November 2012
Including AIDS-affected Young People in Research on OVC: Challenges and Opportunities
Led by Lucie Cluver, Oxford University and Young Carers Project
A Child Status Network webinar to discussing how to involve young people, especially HIV-positive young people, in research about orphans and other vulnerable children.
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October 2012
M&E for Social Service System Strengthening
Led by Mari Hickman and Kelley McCreery Bunkers
This Child Status Network webinar focused on current best practices to monitor and evaluate social protection systems and child protection systems, while highlighting priority areas for continued dialogue and development.
Coming soon
September 2012
Using Maps in Decision Making to Strengthen Programs for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Led by Jen Curran
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Child Status Network webinar to discuss the mapping of orphans and vulnerable children program data for decision making.
Measuring Success Toolkit
Led by Ilene Speizer, Jack Hazerjian, and Laili Irani
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July 2012
Community Trace and Verify in Tanzania
Led by Dawne Walker
A Child Status Network webinar on the Community Trace and Verify tool and a participatory M&E approach, both applied in Tanzania.
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June 2012
Findings from a National Situation Analysis of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Zambia
Led by Mathew Ngunga
A Child Status Network webinar on the findings from a national situation analysis of orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia – a report from the baseline study of the STEPS OVC project.
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April 2012
Creating Enabling Environments for M&E (CEEME) Seminar
Led by Ummuro Adano
Presentation on the experiences, results and lessons learned from the CEEME seminar conducted January 30 – February 3, 2012.
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March 2012
Strengthening an Organization’s Capacity to Demand and Use Data
Led by Nicole Judice and Dauda Sulaiman Dauda
Bringing data users and producers together, applying tools to improve data use, and training health professionals in data-informed decision making cannot be sustained unless mechanisms are put in place to ensure that host organizations are supportive and committed to continued data use. Download the Fact Sheet.
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February 2012
Performance of Routine Information System Management (PRISM) Framework
Led by Natasha Kanagat
The PRISM framework consists of four tools to assess Routine Health Information System (RHIS) performance; identify technical, behavioral and organizational factors that affect RHIS; aid in designing priority interventions to improve performance; and improve quality and use of routine health data. Download PRISM.
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Framework for Linking Data with Action
Led by Tara Nutley
The Framework for Linking Data with Action assists program managers and policy makers link upcoming decisions with the data sources that can inform them. Download Framework for Linking Data with Action.
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7 Steps to Improve HIV/AIDS Programs Guide
Led by Nicole Judice
The 7 Steps to Improve HIV/AIDS Programs Guide presents concrete steps and illustrative examples that can be used to facilitate the use of information as a part of the decision-making processes guiding program design, management and service provision in the health sector. Download 7 Steps to Improve HIV/AIDS Programs Guide.
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Data Demand and Use Training Materials
Led by Tara Nutley
The Data Demand and Use Training Materials increase the skills of M&E officers and health program staff to conduct data analysis, interpretation, presentation and use for health program improvement. Download Data Demand and Use Training Materials.
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January 2012
Assessment of Constraints to Data Use
Led by Tara Nutley and Molly Cannon
Assessment of Constraints to Data Use is a rapid assessment tool designed to identify barriers and constraints that inhibit effective practices in data use. Download Assessment of Constraints to Data Use.
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Information Use Map
Led by Erik Geers
The Information Use Map assesses and identifies opportunities for improved data use and feedback mechanisms for stakeholders across different levels of the health system. Download Information Use Map
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Stakeholder Engagement
Led by Molly Cannon
The Stakeholder Engagement tool helps ensure that the appropriate stakeholders in decision processes have been identified and involved. Download Stakeholder Engagement
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Beyond Indicators and Reporting: M&E as a Systems Strengthening Intervention
Led by Sian Curtis
This presentation illustrates some of the tensions that arise when implementing M&E interventions and discusses options for resolving them. Curtis places these experiences in the context of current global discussions related to country ownership and health systems strengthening
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Child Status Index (CSI) Usage Assessment
Discussion on findings of a recent Child Status Index (CSI) Usage Assessment conducted by MEASURE Evaluation and new CSI usage guidance to be shared.
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