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Evidence-based decision making. What’s the role of DME?. Why?. Information helps to make better decisions Evidence tells us what is working or not Analysis increases understanding of ‘why’ Recommendations can influence priorities Actions taken can improve programming for child well-being .
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Evidence-based decision making What’s the role of DME?
Why? • Information helps to make better decisions • Evidence tells us what is working or not • Analysis increases understanding of ‘why’ • Recommendations can influence priorities • Actions taken can improve programming for child well-being
How do leaders make better decisions? • Having a ‘Big picture’ view • Honest and timely, information flow • Clear line management and accountability Using evidence-base for decision making
1. Getting the ‘Big picture’ • Strategy is based on evidence • Thresholds for action are known • Progress on key indicators is presented regularly • Including CWB Targets • Contextual information provides a reality check • With analysis and recommendations
2. Honest and timely, information flow • Evidence is presented at the right time to leaderships • Standard indicators agreed and tracked • Including CWB Targets • Data is consistent and quality is assured • Data is analysed • Information is demanded by leadership and used
3. Clear line management DME lead or evaluation unit responsible for: • Standardisation of measurement • Data quality • Cross-programme analysis • Information flows to leadership • Reporting on CWB
Utilizing evidence base for learning and change • Information can be viewed in real time by key staff • Recommendations for improvements or adaptation agreed with partners and communities • SLT act on appropriate recommendations • Successful programming identified and used as learning sites for others • The success factors that enabled CWB are analysed and replicated where appropriate
Better decisions ‘D’ • Assessment • Design • Baseline
Better information flow ‘M’ • Collect and analyse • Share and discuss • Adapt plans
Better evidence base ‘E’ • Clear results chain • Reliable data • Standard measures reflect baseline • Understanding of what ‘worked’ • What change is needed for child well-being?
Using evidence for programme effectiveness Programme manager + staff and partners ADAPT Senior Leadership Team ADAPT Field level DME National office DME National office systems