Table 1.
Baseline assessment of M&E capacity of 38 districts in Uganda, 2013-2014
| Assessment Area | Number of districts (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| M&E staff currently employed | ||
| Biostastician | 19 | 50.0 |
| HMIS focal person | 23 | 60.5 |
| Surveillance focal person | 30 | 78.9 |
| M&E staff trained in the following | ||
| Basic M&E | 8 | 21.1 |
| Data management | 11 | 28.9 |
| Data analysis | 6 | 15.8 |
| Data use | 15 | 39.5 |
| HMIS* | 31 | 81.6 |
| M&E staff have documented roles | 25 | 65.8 |
| District M&E plans exists | 6 | 15.8 |
| Implementing Partner provides M&E Support | 38 | 100.0 |
| Data are used for planning and improvements | 21 | 55.3 |
| SOP* for data management exists | 17 | 44.7 |
| Dedicated computer for data management exists | 38 | 100.0 |
| M&E related challenges reported | ||
| Insufficient number of staff | 15 | 39.5 |
| Limited or no budget to support M&E | 31 | 81.6 |
| Insufficient storage space for records | 12 | 31.6 |
| Lack of data analysis capacity | 24 | 63.2 |
| Limited or no office space for M&E staff | 12 | 31.6 |
| Poor Internet connectivity | 13 | 34.2 |
| Staff lacking training in data management and use | 30 | 79.0 |
*
HMIS: Health management information system; SOP: Standard operating procedure