1. UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS
MONITORING MDG INDICATORS
A CASE OF UGANDA
By: Rutaro Thomas
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
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Contents
Introduction
Data sources of MDG Indicators
MDG Reporting
Status of MDG Indicators
Database Development and Dissemination
Key issues to address
Improvement Plan
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Introduction
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semi-autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament (1998) to promote the production, analysis and dissemination of official statistics.
It is also responsible for the coordination, supervision and monitoring of the National Statistical System (NSS).
UBOS has been implementing the Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD)/NSDS since 2006.
So far 16 MDAs are on board and have developed Sector Strategic Plans for Statistics (SSPSs) that form building blocks for the PNSD.
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4. Status of MDGs in Uganda
Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Target 1.A: Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day
ON TRACK
Target 1.B: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people
NO TARGET
Target 1.C: Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger
Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education
Target 2.A: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling
SLOW
Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
Target 3.A: Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005, and in all levels of education no later than 2015
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Target 4.A: Reduce by two thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rate
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Target 5.A: Reduce by three quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ratio
Target 5.B: Achieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health
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5. Status of MDGs in Uganda
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Target 6.A: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS
REVERSAL
Target 6.B: Achieve, by 2010, universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all those who need it
ON TRACK
Target 6.C: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases
SLOW
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Target 7.A: Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources
Target 7.B: Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss
Target 7.C: Halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation
Target 7.D: By 2020, to have achieved a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers
NO TARGET
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
Target 8.B: Address the special needs of the least developed countries
Target 8.D: Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term
ACHIEVED
Target 8.E: In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries
STAGNANT
Target 8.F: In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications
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6. Data sources of MDG Indicators
Census and Surveys conducted by UBOS
Population and Housing Census
Uganda National Household Survey
Demographic Health Survey
Uganda National Panel Survey
National Service Delivery Survey
Urban Labourforce survey
Administrative Data
Education Management Information System
Health Management Information System
Administrative reports from Ministry of Water and Environment
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7. Compilation of MDG Indicators
MDG are compiled with user friendly Excel templates provided by Statistics Norway and African Development Bank (ADB).
The template contains information produced and published by the NSO but will be updated to include MDA related MDG indicators.
Technical directorates of UBOS and other key line ministries compute MDG indicators
The Directorate of Statistical Coordination Services of UBOS has been assigned to coordinate the compilation of MDG indicators from various sources.
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MDG Reporting
MDG reporting is spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
UBOS and MDAs provide required indicators.
The report production process involves consultation with key Government line Ministries, Departments and Agencies, United Nations agencies and a range of stakeholders among who are national and international development partners, Civil Society Organizations and researchers.
The 2010 MDG Country report is the third in a series, the first having been prepared in 2005 and the second in 2007.
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9. Database Development and Dissemination
MDG information is stored in the UgandaInfo database which is a customized version of the DevInfo Technology and is currently is being updated and will be upgraded to DevInfo Ver 7.0.
UBOS has initiated efforts to develop a National Statistics Databank that will act as a one-stop centre for all indicators developed in the NSS.
A framework has been developed and the next phase is the design phase/architecture.
Dissemination Channels include:
MDG country report
Survey reports
Annual Statistical Abstract,
MDA statistical Abstracts
UgandaInfo
Website (
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Challenges
Datasets within various MDAs are still scattered.
Data flows and existing systems do not favour data exchange between agencies and UBOS, and between agencies.
Difficulty in standardising administrative data production formats.
Lack of a NSS human resource development strategy.
Inconsistencies and discrepancies that limit data sharing within and between sectors.
Duplication of efforts and irregular assessment of user needs.
Slow development of the National Statistical Data Bank
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Improvement Plan
Fastrack :
Development of standard protocols for Statistical development,
Development of Guidelines for administrative data compilation,
Identify priority development indicators for the National Statistical Data Bank,
Re-invigorate advocacy for statistics
Strengthen the coordination and collaboration between the NSO and the international agencies, MDAs and Local Governments.
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Thank You
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