Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges Read more about Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges Data on mortality and cause of death are essential especially in monitoring health trends, and are particularly relevant to the Asia and Pacific region where universal health coverage (UHC) remains an aspiration for many. Improving Civil Registration and Vital Statistics systems has become a post-2015 health and development imperative, including UHC.
Evidence-Based Strategic Investment to Sustain the HIV Response Read more about Evidence-Based Strategic Investment to Sustain the HIV Response This presentation provides a regional overview of the trends in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. It shows how evidence is fundamental for an accelerated and effective AIDS response. It also shares how countries, Thailand for instance, are developing evidence-based country investment cases on HIV to sustain response to the disease.
Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage Read more about Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage Universal health coverage (UHC) is the most powerful single concept that the public health field can offer. Noting the major components of UHC’s goals, including the effective coverage of universal health, are seen as crucial; hence ensuring sustainability of the UHC program would require monitoring certain approaches and indicators.
Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Read more about Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Expand your knowledge on the process of developing the post-2015 development agenda. Learn the definition and measurement of progress towards universal health coverage (UHC). Analyze the implications in achieving UHC and the relevance of its inclusion in the post-2015 development agenda.
Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific ADB President Takehiko Nakao in his speech touched upon three issues: (i) why strong health systems are important for development in Asia and the Pacific; (ii) why ICT is the key to strengthening health systems; and (iii) how ADB will contribute to promoting universal health coverage in developing member countries.
Summarizing the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment Read more about Summarizing the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment Learn the contents of public financial management (PFM) performance report and summary assessment. Examine the impact of PFM weaknesses, including the relevance of indicators, to budgetary outcomes. Consider the potential of the story line as a possible starting point for discussion of PFM reform priorities.
Repeat Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments: Tracking Progress Over Time Read more about Repeat Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments: Tracking Progress Over Time This presentation discusses the purpose for conducting repeat public expenditure and financial accountability (PEFA) assessments. The non-performance related reasons why scores may change are enumerated. Tips on how to prepare a progress report are also shared.
Country Comparisons Read more about Country Comparisons Find out why the purpose of developing a Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment Framework is to measure progress over time in one country, and not intended for use in country comparisons. Discover why the issue of country comparison is emerging.
Sub-National Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments Read more about Sub-National Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessments Learn the purpose of conducting public expenditure and financial accountability assessment at the sub-national government level. Discover the link between central or national government and sub-national assessments.
Mechanics of the Public Financial Management Performance Measurement Framework Read more about Mechanics of the Public Financial Management Performance Measurement Framework More commonly known as the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Framework, the Public Financial Management (PFM) Performance Measurement Framework is designed to measure the performance of national PFM systems. Apart from the framework, this presentation also discusses the high-level PFM indicator set, scoring methodology, and performance report.