Global Indicators Statistics amp Monitoring SectionDPS October 2013 P ositioning global indicators Range of approaches taken for indicator development Useful common elements Balancing Rigor and Usability ID: 278168
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Experiences in developing Global Indicators
Statistics & Monitoring Section/DPSOctober 2013Slide2
Positioning global indicatorsRange
of approaches taken for indicator development Useful common elementsBalancing Rigor and Usability
OutlineSlide3
Global Audience
Linked to global goals/targetsMDGs, post MDG agenda, etc., Need to monitor globally (for >80 countries periodically for global reporting)Need to harmonize data on the topic (for select audience/global audience - at least)
Indicators in need of a “global standard”Slide4
Relevant Programmatically
Potential for major impact on global advocacy/policyEvidence shows clear link with outcomes (e.g. hand-washing→diarr/pnuemonia→ death) Allows partners to speak with one voice - if have standard data can push for action at global and national level
Indicators in need of a “global standard”Slide5
Applicability for Global Monitoring
Need to have a global standard Concepts are similar enough across cultures and regions (or can be made to be)Methods to collect data related to the concepts involved are suitable for large HH surveys or other means of gathering global data in country
Indicators in need of a “global standard”Slide6
TAG within Monitoring and Evaluation Reference Group (Malaria, Child Protection)
Stand alone Special Task Force/ TAG (IYCF led by WHO and Handwashing led by UNICEF)Special Task Force/ TAG within larger Programme group (Maternal health)
Range of approachesSlide7
Types of agencies/experts involved should include:Normative: e.g. WHO, FAO, UNESCO, etc.,
Technical experts from: academia, research institutes, UN, donor agencies, etcMeasurement Experts: e.g. DHS, MICS, academiaEndorsed document with agency logosExtensive (e.g. Definition and Measurement manuals for IYCF)
Simple (2 pager for handwashing)
Other – peer reviewed (IYCF)
Useful Common ElementsSlide8
Global monitoring ≠ research Explain limitations clearly to
pre-empt criticism (IYCF lists bullets under definitions) Working with normative groups as well as technical and measurement experts is key
Balancing Rigor and UsabilitySlide9
Limitations in IYCF indicator document
EBF – perception it overestimatesMDD – populations with more non-BF kids may do betterMDD – does not reflect what it is meant to represent well – does not include ironMinimum Meal Freq – question is not clear to many
Clear explanations of what not to do for HWWhy not to measure attitudes or direct practices
Balancing Rigor and UsabilitySlide10
Set up an interagency TAG: Purpose: to provide input to and
endorse the indicatorsComposition of TAG:Agencies already involvedMeasurement experts from large HH surveys (MICS and DHS)other agencies – UN, technical /donor
(e.g. EU, USAID, etc.) Develop a Technical Global Indicator Document
Similar to WHO IYCF indicator document – with logo endorsement by all relevant agenciesHighlighting Limitations
(pre-empt criticism – helps to explain the balance between usability and rigor )Include justification
for these indicators (as per slides 3-5 in ppt above)
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