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Using data in evidence-based decision-making: Launch of DevInfo version 6.0 in Asia and the Pacific, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 2-5 February 2010
Background information
“Using data in evidence-based decision-making - Launch of DevInfo version 6.0 in Asia and the Pacific”, the conference was organized by the DevInfo Inter-agency Taskforce for Asia and the Pacific comprising representatives from ESCAP, ILO, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, the UN Country Team in Cambodia and the Cambodian National Institute of Statistics (NIS). National delegations from 19 Asia-Pacific countries participated in the event, coming together to share best practices and lessons learned in putting DevInfo into action as a tool for monitoring human development.
The first two days of the conference provided a forum for policy-makers from countries in Asia and the Pacific to discuss issues related to the broader themes of country-led monitoring and evaluation systems, use of national statistical systems in support of policy and decision-making, as well as innovative methods for data use and dissemination, especially as related to census data. The forum concluded with the adoption of the “Agenda for Action on Data for Decision-Making in Asia and the Pacific”, which provides a road map for better use and application of data in human development initiatives. Presentation documents and papers can be viewed and downloaded from the links below.
Following these discussions, a two-day technical workshop was conducted to introduce the latest DevInfo software release, version 6.0, to key partners in the region. Particular emphasis was given to strengthening their capacity in using the DevInfo database system to support policy planning and monitoring.
Agenda for Action on the Use of Data in Evidence-Based Decision Making in Asia and the Pacific
Key note address
Session 1: Using Census data for policy-making: the example of Cambodia
Session2: The use of data for policy making
- Parallel session 2.1: Analyzing and monitoring the impact of the global economic and financial crisis, and policy responses
- The Economic Crisis in East Asia and the Pacific Islands: Monitoring the impact on children - UNICEF experience: By Mr Paul Quarles van Ufford, Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF Viet Nam
- TVET Cambodia Strategies in Global Economic & Financial Crisis: By Mr Tep Oeun, Deputy Director-General Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, Cambodia
- A data-rich monitoring system and a social protection plan kept the Philippines resilient: By Mr Dennis Arroyo, Director, National Planning and Policy, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Philippines
- Parallel session 2.2: Using data and information to support progress on Decent Work
- Data and decent work: By Mr Sok Kosal, National Institute of Statistics, Cambodia
- Decent work in Pakistan: By Ms Afsheen Ashraf, Ministry of Labour and Manpower, Pakistan
- Decent work in Indonesia Ms Tati Juliati, Planning Bureau, Ministry of Manpower, Indonesia
- Parallel session 2.3: Demographic transition Parallel session 2.3: Demographic transition: emerging population and development challenges in the Asia Pacific region
- Demographic Transition and Emerging Population and Development Issues: By Mr Rabbi Royan, Technical Adviser Population and Development, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office
- Demographic Transition Presentation on Demographic Transition in Cambodia Mr Rama Rao, former Deputy Commissioner of Census, India and now independent consultant
- Demographic Change in Thailand Ms Wassana Im-em, Assistant Representative, UNFPA Thailand
Session 3: Country-led monitoring and evaluation systems: the use of data and the potential of DevInfo v.6.0
Session 4: The use of data for policy making
- Parallel session 4.1: Monitoring the progress of MDGs in Asia and the Pacific
- MDG monitoring at regional level Mr Clovis Freire, Economic Affairs Officer, Disaster Risk Reduction Section, Information, Communication Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction Division, ESCAP
- Evaluation, Experimentation, and Evidence Based Policy Mr Kevin Coffey, Knowledge Management Specialist and Scientific Affairs Officer, UNDP Asia and Pacific Regional Centre
- Use of the Commune Database for MDG-based Sub-National Planning in Cambodia Mr Sherif Rushdy, MDG Consultant, UNDP Cambodia
- Hunger in Asia and the Pacific Region Mr Michael Sheinkmann, Senior Regional Programme Adviser, WFP Bureau of Asia
- Parallel session 4.2: Advancing the Accra Agenda for Action: using evidence to achieve MDGs by strengthening the Aid Effectiveness agenda
- Advancing the Accra Agenda for Action (AAA)-Using Evidence to Strengthen the AID EFFECTIVENESS AGENDA Mr V. Sivagnanasothy, Director General, Department of Foreign Aid and Budget Monitoring of the Ministry of Plan Implementation, Sri Lanka
- Using evidence to strengthen the AID EFFECTIVENESS AGENDA Discussant: Mr Marco Segone, Senior Evaluation Specialist, Systemic Management, UNICEF Evaluation Office
- Parallel session: 4.3: Advancing Education for All:, EFA Info, the Mid-Decade Assessment and use of data for education planning
- Asia and Pacific EFAInfo: By Mr Jon Kapp, Director, DevInfo Support Group
- Informed Education Sector Planning and Decision Making in Cambodia: By Mr Nath Bunreoun Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Cambodia
- Challenges of education data management system of Nepal: By Mr Malla Uttam Narayan, Director General, Central Bureau of Statistics, Nepal
Session 5: National statistical systems in support of decision-making
- Connecting Data Producers to Policy Makers Evidence of DevInfo Use - India example: By Mr Raj Gautam Mitra, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, SPPME, UNICEF, India and Mr Dhrijesh Kumar Tewari, Joint Director, Central Statistical Organization, India
- The Use of Data though VietInfo and the Vietnam Development Database for Planning and Strategic Decision Making Mr Nguyen Phong, Director of Social and Environmental Statistics Department, General Statistics Office, Viet Nam
- Experience of Mongolia: By Ms Tserenkhand, Head, Data Processing and Technology Department, National Statistics Office, Mongolia and Ms Khishigsuren, UN Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, RC Office, Mongolia
Session 6: Presentation of outcomes of parallel sessions and recommendations
Session 7: Regional Agenda for Action on Data for Decision-Making in Asia and the Pacific
DevInfo User Interface/Database Administration Workshop (4-5 February 2010)
DevInfo Inter-agency taskforce for Asia and the Pacific
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