Monitoring and Evaluation for TB Programs

1. Monitoring and Evaluation for TB Programs Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

2. Key M&E Plan Principles • M&E Plan complements NTP M&E system • The main purpose of the plan is to measure implementation, progress, and results/impact • Plan is implemented by many actors • It is usually a NATIONAL plan • There are many ways to organize and implement plan

3. Stepwise Approach toTB M&E Plan • Clear Goals and Objectives • Development of Interventions • Selection of Appropriate Indicators • Data Collection, Analysis and Use • Data Dissemination

4. Model Plan

5. Elements of the Plan • Source of data • Person or entity who is responsible • Refer to system checklist – can be useful to identify sources of data and resources for reporting

6. Key Data Use and Dissemination Questions • Who are the potential audiences or users of results of our M&E plan? • Which particular findings will be of most interest to each potential audience or use? • What are the best channels to reach each potential audience or user?

7. Using Data for Decision-Making • Improve performance and programming • Advocate for policy changes • Sustain resources for TB control • Increase public awareness about TB • Encourage communities to support TB patients • Improve coordination among partners • Provide lessons learned for in-country and international programs

8. Data Dissemination • Develop a strategy early • Answer the 3 questions (in previous slide) • Use as many media channels as appropriate • Be creative and innovative

9. Conclusion • Wealth of TB data exists at district/facility • Standardized tools available for data collection • Compendium is a reference for standardized indicators • Ensure strategy for analyzing, using and disseminating data