Data Demand and Use Concepts and Tools: A Training Tool Kit
This training tool kit aims to increase the skills of M&E officers and health program staff to conduct basic data analysis and interpretation for health programs. Specific learning objectives include:
- To improve understanding of statistical and M&E concepts in data analysis
- To build skills in basis data analysis, including setting targets and calculating program coverage, and service utilization and retention
- To enhance skills in data interpretation
The training materials are designed to help trainers conduct effective training of program and M&E officers in the specific area of basic data analysis and interpretation. The tool kit provides trainers with user-friendly, modifiable training components to adapt for use in various contexts. It is recommended that the modules be presented sequentially in a one-day training, but they can also be separated to supplement existing material of a similar topic.
Training Tool Kit Components
Module 1: Using Data to Inform Policies and Programs
Module 2: Determinants of Data Use
Module 3: Context of Decision Making
Module 4: Understanding Data and Information Flow
Module 5: Sharing Information and Providing Feedback
Module 6: Linking Data to Action
Activity Handouts
- Small Group Activity 1: Case Study
- Small Group Activity 2: Case Study Answers
- Small Group Activity 2: Module 1: Identifying Barriers to Data Use
- Small Group Activity 3: Module 2: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
- Small Group Activity 4: Module 4: Information Use Map
- Small Group Activity 5: Module 6: Framework for Linking Data with Action
