Twenty-five professionals accomplished an intensive Monitoring and Analysis (M&E) and Knowledge Appreciation Coaching, designed to boost their means to evaluate and enhance the influence of public well being programmes. This transformative initiative was made attainable by funding from the World Financial institution OECS Regional Well being Venture.
The coaching was carried out over a three-day interval (November 26 to twenty-eight, 2024) and centered on equipping members with sensible expertise in information assortment, influence evaluation, and using proof – based mostly information to tell decision-making. Contributors represented a various vary of presidency companies together with the Ministry of Well being, Wellness and Non secular Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Bodily Improvement, all of whom are devoted to driving sustainable growth throughout the nation.
Rachael Roberts, Senior Administrative Officer, Administration, Ministry of Well being, Wellness and Non secular Affairs, in her opening remarks, inspired members to “take full benefit of the chance that this helpful coaching expertise provides to boost your expertise and data within the space of M & E”.
Patricia Smith – Cummings, Monitoring and Analysis Specialist, CARPHA, highlighted CARPHA’s dedication to supporting Member States’ efforts “to guide with evidence-based approaches to growth.”
Contributors shared their enthusiasm for the coaching obtained and emphasised their appreciation for the sensible data obtained.
Monitoring and Analysis are important elements of efficient programme growth that guarantee accountability, transparency, and measurable outcomes. Contributors gained publicity in complete M&E instruments and methodologies geared in direction of enhancing their capability to design strong tasks and enhance outcomes.
As Small Island Growing States proceed to handle challenges comparable to local weather change and public well being crises, capacity-building initiatives like this M&E coaching are vital in shaping impactful and sustainable options.
The World Financial institution OECS Regional Well being Venture is targeted on well being system strengthening within the Caribbean Area by supporting enhancements in well being services and laboratory capacities, strengthening public well being surveillance and emergency administration, institutional capability constructing, venture administration and coordination, and contingency emergency response.
CARPHA stays dedicated to fostering growth by collaboration, innovation and capability constructing.