InformationInformation

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Key messagesKey messagesInformation has value

Information needs to be organized so that you can find what you need.

Select key information as indicators for monitoring and evaluation, gap analysis and trend analysis.

Disaggregated information is needed to monitor equity.

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Exchange of valueExchange of value

Value Value

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Information is a resourceInformation is a resource

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Information and policyInformation and policy

How can information ‘add value’ in policy processes?

● Evidence for planning

● Support for agenda-setting

● Persuasion for advocacy

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The value of informationThe value of information

Understanding and addressing local health risks and changing needs

Convince aimag governor to prioritize health

Mobilizing resources from aimag governor and assembly, central government

Planning health promotion and public health

Assist the people to make informed decisions on their lifestyle choices and health seeking action.

Planning and improving health services

Explaining health issues to other sectors

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For information to be useful it has to be...For information to be useful it has to be...

Accurate Truthful, complete, not distorted. Inaccurate information causes mistrust

Relevant Used for the right reasons, does not confuse people

AccessibleUnderstandable, organised, at the right level of detail and presented appropriately for the target audience

TimelyMeets deadlines, shared at the right time to inform decisions, set priorities etc

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How do you find what you need?How do you find what you need?

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Can you find the dogs?Can you find the dogs?

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Simplify – by terminology, language

Summarise – by averages, outliers

Sequence – by ranking, date, significance

Select – by importance, relevance, urgency

Symbolise – by graphing, illustrating, animating

Navigating the sea of informationNavigating the sea of informationStructure – by topic, theme, application

Sort – by date, geography, population

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Monitoring equityMonitoring equity

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Advocacy is:Advocacy is: Influencing change in political and bureaucratic processes

on behalf of someone or some group

The process of using information strategically to change policies that affect the lives of people

A planned strategic process which groups and individuals can use to bring about change

Advocacy is not:- Threats, arrogance, undermining, subversion, bribes, or drowning out alternative views

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Evidence-based advocacyEvidence-based advocacy

Advocacy should be based on research or collection of data rather than opinion or rumour.

Evidence-based advocacy:-

is your authority – gives you legitimacy

is thorough so that you have credibility when arguing your position – you know the counter arguments and can back them up with reputable sources

should be shared with other groups.

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Choose your information wiselyChoose your information wiselyEnsure accuracy and timeliness to maintain

information value

Organise your information so that you can find what you need

Select key information as indicators for monitoring and evaluation, gap analysis and trend analysis

Gather some disaggregated data on selected indicators to monitor equity.

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