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- Gender Analysis Workshop and Forum in Rwanda
- The importance of integrating gender into HIV programs and policies was the focus of a Rwandan workshop and a related regional forum held in August 2012.
- Data Demand and Use Successes Chronicled in Rwanda
- In an effort to develop a collaborative and evidence-based approach to reducing the spread of HIV in Rwanda, Rwanda’s government has committed to strengthening systems to ensure decisions are being informed by accurate data. Starting in 2008, MEASURE Evaluation supported the government and other development partners to develop the country’s 2009-2012 National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDS employing a results-based and data demand and use (DDU) approach to planning and program improvement.
- Expanding Role of M&E in South Africa
- In the 11 years since he has been studying and teaching monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Professor Andy Beke at the University of Pretoria has seen a profound shift in the field. M&E has not only become a more refined subject, the South African professor says, but it also has gained a much wider acceptance and appreciation within the public health and development communities.
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- Mapping Workshop in Rwanda on USAID Impact Blog
- A GIS training in Kigali, Rwanda is blogged about by USAID M&E expert, Kristen Wares. The workshop brought 18 professionals together to discuss ways in which they are using GIS and opportunities to expand its use for decision making.
- Free E2G Mapping Tool Upgrade
- E2G has been enhanced. This free mapping tool allows users to create color-shaded maps in Google Earth using data from Excel spreadsheets.
- Resident Advisors Trained in PEPFAR Next Generation Indicators
- MEASURE Evaluation Resident Advisors and staff from six countries met in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to learn about the PEPFAR Next Generation Indicators, which went into effect for FY 2010 reporting.
- Exploring HIV Risk among MSM in Kigali, Rwanda
- This report presents findings from a behavioral surveillance study of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kigali, Rwanda carried out in 2008-2009. This study describes the population of MSM in Kigali and explores the nature of sexual activity between MSM.
- Interlinked Patient Monitoring Systems Developed for Country Adaptation
- The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, with support from MEASURE Evaluation, have updated and expanded WHO’s 2006 Patient Monitoring Guidelines for HIV Care and Antiretroviral Therapy to promote the design and use of interlinked longitudinal patient monitoring systems that facilitate patient tracking and referrals between HIV care and treatment programs and other services. The revised guidelines are referred to as the Three Interlinked Patient Monitoring Systems for HIV Care/ART, MCH/PMTCT and TB/HIV or 3IPMS.
- Child Status Index Regional Conference Attendees Learn Best Practices for Implementation
- Service providers to OVCs exchanged successful practices in implementing MEASURE Evaluation's Child Status Index tool at a March 2009 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Child Status Index Tool Regional Conference
- This regional conference will provide information on the implementation procedures of the Child Status Index tool by an organization and/or national government to monitor and evaluate programs for orphans and other vulnerable children.
- Malaria Indicator Survey Tool Implemented in 8 African Countries
- MEASURE Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) and MEASURE Evaluation worked together to develop a core set of malaria program indicators and data collection tools.
- Publications Released
- Comparison of PLACE method and a DHS Survey in Rwanda; Steps to Conduct an HFA
- Summer Workshops
- Learn to improve routine health information program systems and build capacity in health facility assessments.
