Webinar – Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals: a framework for monitoring and evaluating progress of the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021−2030

Introduction

The road map for neglected tropical diseases for 2021–2030 (“the road map”¹) sets global targets and milestones to prevent, control, eliminate or eradicate 20 diseases and disease groups. It also sets cross-cutting targets aligned with both WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The framework for monitoring² and evaluating³ progress against the road map targets (“the M&E framework”⁴) tracks advancement towards the goals, with provision for corrective action towards 2030, where necessary. It is a call to action to provide countries with fully defined operational impact indicators so that progress made in tackling the burden of all neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is regularly reported for greater accountability, with the aim of generating feedback for planning and management purposes, and for taking corrective measures starting at the country level. It provides guidance on mainstreaming monitoring and evaluation within health information systems and emphasizes the importance of monitoring and evaluation as integral components of interventions against NTDs.

A framework for tracking progress towards the road map targets 

The M&E framework echoes the three fundamental shifts of the road map to guide national programmes towards: (i) impact orientation, (ii) holistic, cross-cutting approaches and (iii) monitoring and information systems defined and established by the country to primarily meet the needs for evidence-based decision-making and reporting, aligned with national policies.

The set of indicators and tools to track progress towards the 2030 targets presented in the road map are described as: 36 core quantitative indicators (four overarching, 10 cross-cutting and 22 disease-specific) and 34 additional disease-specific indicators; and a qualitative gap assessment conducted for each NTD independently and analysed in a cross-cutting manner through a heat map.

The M&E framework presents a theory of change which shows how the shifts described in the road map will come about, and what needs to be done in order to reach the road map goals and targets. 

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Target audience:

Webinar objectives:  

• To present the M&E framework and describe its primary function;
• To present related tools for facilitating use of this framework (NTD indicator compendium, dashboards, country profiles, tracker, One WHO Data Hub/NTD data online: GHO, databases); and
• To highlight support for implementation of this framework.

Webinar Structure (90 min)

Introductory remarks

• Implications of the M&E framework for NTD programmes: before 2012–2020 vs 2021–2030
• Rationale and key concepts of the M&E framework 2021–2030: focus on high-level outcomes and impact  
• Changes to enable tracking of progress towards NTD programme goals

Introduction:

Section 1: Panel discussion

Theme - The NTD M&E framework – theory of change, indicators, data pathways, supporting tools and reporting timelines.

Q&A (Join us in Slido)

Section II: Panel discussion

Theme: Implementing the framework

• Perspectives from three countries (Armenia, Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia) and their corresponding implementing partners

Q&A (Join us in Slido)

Call to action & Concluding remarks