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National Reproductive Health Strategy (2012–2016)These are primarily outcome and impact indicators and data for many of them will have to becollected from special surveys. From the above set, therefore, the RHD will develop a moreproximate set of indicators to measure process and output. Data for these indicators can becollected by the HMIS and used in regular progress reports.Operational ResearchWhen an important question related to the strategy arises for which monitoring and surveys do notprovide the answer, operational research may be employed. A study would be designed and carriedout to find the answer, which would then be fed back to the appropriate levels of the health systemas part of the normal feedback mechanism. Special studies such as these would be funded by one ormore partners in coordination with the RHD.Overall Strategy Review Mechanism and TimingThe information generated by the M&E system will be used to assess progress towardimplementation of the RH strategy on a regular basis and make necessary adjustments. Progress willbe reported to relevant authorities and partners, both for issues of accountability and also toprovide motivation. A national-level review workshop will be conducted annually, at which the M&Eunit will provide the analyzed M&E data for the year to the MoPH and its RH partners. This data willbe used in the preparation of the next annual work plan.Progress on the implementation of the strategy will also be reviewed at the regional level throughregional workshops. The Provincial Health Coordination Committee will review the M&E dataannually at the provincial level. Information on progress in RH will also be provided to the CGHN andthe Technical Advisory Group for their feedback and recommendations.Page 39