Improving the quality and utilisation of MDG monitoring data at national and sub-national level : report of workshop held on 24 February 2005 [in] Accra, Ghana

Based on extensive literature review studies, IRC and TREND supporting the DFID-financed WELL project developed a draft country position paper focusing on aspects of validity and utility in monitoring the MDGs in Ghana and including an
overview of promising methodologies to improve use and effectiveness of the MDGs monitoring in the country. As a follow-up to this draft country position paper, a workshop was organized jointly by IRC and TREND on 24 February 2005, titled “Improving the quality and utilisation of MDG monitoring data at national and subnational level”. Key decisions that emerged from the plenary discussions and workgroups during the workshop on the way forward for enhancing sector monitoring included the establishment of a central institution (Monitoring Unit ), harmonisation of data collection procedures, tools, indicators and definitions through the set-up of a technical committee, go beyond just monitoring coverage or implementation data, including sustainability aspects as well, disaggregating the data, include civil society and improve stakeholder coordination. [authors abstract]