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Suzy Sacher, John Snow, Inc. (JSI) International Conference on Family Planning

Taking the Pulse on Contraceptive Security: Monitoring to Inform Advocacy and Decisionmaking in Your Country. Suzy Sacher, John Snow, Inc. (JSI) International Conference on Family Planning Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 14 November 2013. Objectives of this Presentation.

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Suzy Sacher, John Snow, Inc. (JSI) International Conference on Family Planning

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  1. Taking the Pulse on Contraceptive Security: Monitoring to Inform Advocacy and Decisionmaking in Your Country Suzy Sacher, John Snow, Inc. (JSI) International Conference on Family Planning Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 14 November 2013

  2. Objectives of this Presentation • Introduce a tool for measuring contraceptive security (CS) • Explain the types of data available that can help advocates identify issues • Note various CS indicators resources and where to find them

  3. Contraceptive security exists when every person is able to choose, obtain, and use quality, affordable contraceptives whenever she/he needs them.

  4. Overview of CS Indicators 5 key areas: • Key informant survey of ~45 countries • USAID missions • USAID | DELIVER PROJECT offices • UNFPA • USAID cooperating partners • Ministries of Health • 5th annual round of data collection completed

  5. How Are CS Indicators Used? • Build local capacity to monitor progress toward CS. • Compare regions, countries, and trends over time. • Help set advocacy priorities and highlight focal areas for interventions. • Emphasize importance of CS for better family planning program outcomes.

  6. Global Data Dashboard

  7. Country Data Dashboard – Ethiopia Example

  8. Ethiopia Findings – Financing Ethiopia 2013 survey* * FY 2011–2012 finance information Finance information is from the most recent complete fiscal year.

  9. Ethiopia Findings – Public Sector Commodities In stock Offered NEML

  10. EthiopiaFindings – Policies (Commitment) CS Strategy National Reproductive Health Strategy Implemented? Yes Fees Family planning commodities are subject to duties, import taxes, or other fees. There are no charges to the client in the public sector for family planning services or commodities. There are no policies that hinder the ability of the private sector to provide contraceptive methods. Private Sector There are no laws, regulations, or policies that make it difficult for young people or unmarried people to access effective family planning services. Access Health extension workers are able to provide pills, implants, injectables, male & female condoms, and emergency contraceptive pills. Task-Shifting

  11. CS Indicators Resources Available at http://deliver.jsi.com/dhome/whatwedo/commsecurity/csmeasuring/csindicators

  12. Partners’ Role with CS Indicators • Adapt the indicators to fit your monitoring needs. • Use findings for evidence-based advocacy priorities & messages. • Share this resource with other partners. • Provide us feedback: • How can you use CS Indicators information? • How can we encourage its use?

  13. Thank you! For more information visit http://deliver.jsi.comor e-mail ssacher@jsi.com.

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