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I nformation

I nformation. Key messages. Information has value Information needs to be organized so that you can find what you need. Select key information as indicators for monitoring and evaluation, gap analysis and trend analysis. Disaggregated information is needed to monitor equity.

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I nformation

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  1. Information

  2. Key messages • Information has value • Information needs to be organized so that you can find what you need. • Select key information as indicators for monitoring and evaluation, gap analysis and trend analysis. • Disaggregated information is needed to monitor equity.

  3. Exchange of value

  4. Information is a resource

  5. Information and policy How can information ‘add value’ in policy processes? • Evidence for planning • Support for agenda-setting • Persuasion for advocacy

  6. The value of information • Understanding and addressing local health risks and changing needs • Convince aimag governor to prioritize health • Mobilizing resources from aimag governor and assembly, central government • Planning health promotion and public health • Assist the people to make informed decisions on their lifestyle choices and health seeking action. • Planning and improving health services • Explaining health issues to other sectors

  7. For information to be useful it has to be...

  8. How do you find what you need?

  9. Can you find the dogs?

  10. Navigating the sea of information • Structure – by topic, theme, application • Sort – by date, geography, population • Simplify – by terminology, language • Summarise – by averages, outliers • Sequence – by ranking, date, significance • Select – by importance, relevance, urgency • Symbolise – by graphing, illustrating, animating

  11. Monitoring equity

  12. Advocacy is: • Influencing change in political and bureaucratic processes on behalf of someone or some group • The process of using information strategically to change policies that affect the lives of people • A planned strategic process which groups and individuals can use to bring about change Advocacy is not:- Threats, arrogance, undermining, subversion, bribes, or drowning out alternative views

  13. Evidence-based advocacy Advocacy should be based on research or collection of data rather than opinion or rumour. Evidence-based advocacy:- • is your authority – gives you legitimacy • is thorough so that you have credibility when arguing your position – you know the counter arguments and can back them up with reputable sources • should be shared with other groups.

  14. Choose your information wisely • Ensure accuracy and timeliness to maintain information value • Organise your information so that you can find what you need • Select key information as indicators for monitoring and evaluation, gap analysis and trend analysis • Gather some disaggregated data on selected indicators to monitor equity.

  15. Thank you Itgelt Bayan, Tungalag Tamir kino

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