Monitoring and Evaluation Modules - Global HIV M&E Information

een suggested in the guidelines that could complement or serve to elucidate the information
obtained using the relevant core indicator in some settings.
5.5. Reporting and accountability
The UNAIDS Secretariat at headquarters will be responsible for collecting, compiling,
analysing and preparing summary reports for global indicators in liaison and collaboration
with Cosponsors. A first review of global indicators was carried out and a summary report
prepared for inclusion in the report to the United Nations General Assembly presented in
October 2002. National governments (especially NACs) will be responsible for reporting on
the progress made in the areas of national indicators, with collaboration of, and assistance
from, UN theme groups, multi- and bilateral agencies, NGOs and research institutions.
5.6. Suggested actions to implement the DoC M&E framework
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Global M&E Framework: UNGASS DoC on HIV/AIDS
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Broad consultations at the planning and reporting phases of the process are recommended
to ensure proper implementation of the DoC M&E framework. The Country Program Advisers
and the UN Theme Groups should play a key role in facilitating the entire process, from the
planning to the reporting phases.
Consultation — planning phase
UNAIDS strongly recommends that national governments organize a planning workshop or
consultation attended by major M&E actors from national governments, bilateral and UN
agencies, academic institutions, civil society and private sector representatives to discuss
key actions to be taken to ensure timely reporting: (1) the data collection strategy for 2003 and
2005 reporting; (2) the budget required and sources of funding; and (3) technical assistance
needed.
The planning workshop should not be considered as a separate exercise from the discussion
on the data collection strategy for monitoring the implementation of the National Strategic
Plans. Collection of most core indicators is already planned in all countries as part of their
national M&E plan (where such a plan exists). Monitoring the DoC should, therefore, be used
as a catalyst to ensure more effective coordination in data collection, as well as in M&E
technical assistance and capacity-building at national level. The Country Response Information
System (CRIS) (to be operational in all countries in 2004) will house all data obtained
on core and additional indicators for use in monitoring implementation of the DoC.
Consultation — reporting phase
National governments should also organize a broad consultation forum involving civil society
and the private sector to discuss major findings of the national reports prior to submission to
UNAIDS. Once finalized, national reports will be posted on the UNAIDS website.
In parallel, global M&E actors will meet on a regular basis through existing collaboration
mechanisms (see Module 6, M&E Resource Groups) to discuss country M&E support towards
achieving the UNGASS DoC goals. More specifically, they will attempt to coordinate their
efforts in M&E technical assistance and capacity-building to avoid duplication and ensure
proper coverage of countries.