A Case Study to Measure National HIV Monitoring and Evaluation System Strengthening: Côte d’Ivoire

Author(s): Kemerer V, Salentine S

Year: 2014

Abstract:

This Côte d’Ivoire study uses interviews with stakeholders and key informants and other evidence to verify real change in routine health information system strengthening through indicator and data collection tool harmonization, development of an electronic patient record system, and improvement in data quality through the collection, collation, and reporting data cycle. The study also shows that although much has been accomplished, considerations for future monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system strengthening assessment and implementation should account for a systems thinking approach to strengthen a country-led M&E system. Future interventions also will need to collaboratively and actively identify the work of each national agency and development partner to build partnerships that use substantive, productive feedback on what is and is not working.