1. Data Demand & Use: Information Use Map Webinar Series #2 Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Presenters: Eric Geers and Tara Nutley

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4. Agenda Brief overview of Data Demand and Use Presentation of Tool – Information Use Map Field Application of Tool Questions and Answers Wrap up

5. Why improve data-informed decision making? Pressing need to develop health policies, strategies, and interventions

6. “… without information, things are done arbitrarily and one becomes unsure of whether a policy or program will fail or succeed. If we allow our policies to be guided by empirical facts and data, there will be a noticeable change in the impact of what we do.” National-level Policymaker, Nigeria

7. Definitions  Data use – Using data in the decision making process  create or revise a program or strategic plan  develop or revise a policy  advocate for a policy or program  allocate resources  monitor a program  review must be linked to a specific decision making process  Data Demand - decision makers specify what kind of information they want & seek it out

8. Data-informed Decision Making Cycle

9. Improving Data-informed Decision Making

10. MEASURE Materials/Resources ToolsQuick Guide and Tool Kit Assessment to Data Use Constraints Information Use Map Stakeholder Engagement PRISM Framework for Linking Data with Action TrainingTraining Tool Kit (3 days) Introduction to Basic Data Analysis and Interpretation for Health Programs Integrating DDU into an M&E workshop Pre-Service Nursing Education High Impact Research Guidance Documents & Publications Seven Steps Guide Case Study Series Other papers

11. INFORMATION USE MAPPING

12. Information Use Mapping Data Use Problem:  Information is collected, but not interpreted by those who can use it. Data Use Solution:  Assess how data is translated into useful information within a health system.  Determine how that information can be used and by who to improve health service delivery.

13. Information Use Mapping Goals:  Find opportunities to increase who translates data into useful information  Bring local expertise into data interpretation and increase use of data to inform programmatic decisions.  Identify ways that information can be presented as feedback to others in the health service system

14. Information Use Map and Other DDU Tools: http://www.measureevaluation.org/ddu 1)Stakeholder Engagement Tool 2)Information Use Mapping Tool 3)Assessments to Data Use Constraints 4)Framework for Linking Data with Action 5)PRISM Tools

15. How to do an Information Use Map?  Scope of program(s) to assess  Identify key data users and data producers  How is information collected: desk reviews, interviews, and validation workshops  Adapt tool:  Involve those active in the program area of interest  Detail of assessment matches their specific needs

19. Barrier or Problem Identified in Map Proposed Intervention Steps Involved Person(s) Responsible Other Stakeholders General Timeline Planning Matrix Template

20. FIELD APPLICATION

21. Information Use Mapping Resources  Tool is available on the MEASURE Evaluation website: www.measureevaluation.org/ddu-toolkit www.measureevaluation.org/ddu-toolkit  Instructions for use  Key informant interview guides  Planning matrix template  Implementation checklist  Other Field Applications are described in the Information Use Map tool on MEASURE Evaluation website.

22. Questions and Answers

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25. Presenter Contact Information  Eric Geers - EGeers@futuresgroup.com  Tara Nutley - TNutley@futuresgroup.com

26. MEASURE Evaluation is a MEASURE project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and implemented by the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partnership with Futures Group International, ICF Macro, John Snow, Inc., Management Sciences for Health, and Tulane University. Views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the U.S. Government. MEASURE Evaluation is the USAID Global Health Bureau's primary vehicle for supporting improvements in monitoring and evaluation in population, health and nutrition worldwide.