Table 2.
Baseline (2013) and post-intervention follow-up (2015) assessment of M&E capacity in 10 districts, Uganda
| Assessment Area | Number of districts (N) | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Follow-up | |
| Presence of key M&E staff | ||
| Biostatistician | 5 | 9 |
| HMIS focal person | 9 | 9 |
| Surveillance focal person | 10 | 10 |
| District staff trained in M&E staff | ||
| Basic M&E | 3 | 10 |
| Data management | 4 | 10 |
| Data analysis | 2 | 6 |
| Data use | 3 | 10 |
| HMIS* | 6 | 10 |
| M&E staff have documented roles | 4 | 9 |
| District M&E plans exists | 3 | 6 |
| Specific budgets for M&E activities | 2 | 7 |
| Implementing Partner provides M&E Support | 10 | 10 |
| Data are used for planning and improvements | 4 | 8 |
| SOP* for data management exists | 4 | 9 |
| Dedicated computer for data management exists | 10 | 10 |
| M&E related challenges reported - limited funds | 6 | 7 |
*
HMIS: Health management information system; SOP: Standard operating procedure