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This package provides concrete guidance, tools, and other resources to promote strategic engagement in data and evidence use for decision-making in RMNCAH-N policy and programming. It is designed to encourage structured and comprehensive approaches that consider the availability and use of the full range of health systems data, as well as the importance of data use culture and competencies.
This Guidance explains the GFF’s approach and value-add in strengthening data use for decision-making. It outlines 5 key building blocks for data use and promotes the use of the full range of health systems data (e.g., service delivery, finance, human resources, logistics, civil registration). It also includes guidance on how to engage strategically for maximum impact.
The GFF’s rapid Data Use Landscape Assessment can be used by countries together with GFF teams to systematically identify areas of need for data use on RMNCAH-N and priorities for action. It can also provide a starting point for identifying where the GFF and other partners may be able to add the most value and support.
This toolkit provides practical tools for assessing countries’ data use competency needs and designing learning strategies in response. It addresses both the knowledge and skills needed to compile, analyze, and use data and the organizational attitudes that will motivate and inspire teams to actively use data as part of their daily practice.