Mapping Community-based Global Health Programs Workshop, July 2012

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Maps of health programs serve as tools to support advocacy work, improve data quality, and provide feedback on activities. We believe a discussion of mapping techniques for community-based programs is timely given the increased demand from donors for geo-location data, the limited body of published research currently available around how community-based mapping is conducted, and the unique issues associated with mapping community-based activities.    

MEASURE Evaluation, a USAID funded project, is hosting a workshop which will bring together community-based M&E advisors, program officers, and thought leaders working in GIS and community-based delivery of HIV and other health services. At the meeting, participants will discuss how to best apply community-based mapping methods and other operations research questions around the implementation of this relatively new and quickly expanding technical area.

Workshop Objectives

At the workshop, participants will:

• Examine promising practices for mapping community-based programs to support M&E and decision making
• Identify ways resulting maps can be incorporated into existing community-based tools and existing routine health information systems
• Take part in discussion that will inform the creation of a guidance document addressing these two key issues

Workshop Details

July 20, 2012

9:00am to 5:00pm

Washington, DC

Breakfast, lunch and tea will be provided.  

SPACE IS LIMITED.  Please fill out the brief form on the following link to express your interest in the workshop: http://tinyurl.com/CBMapping 

Comments and Questions

Please contact Vira David (MeasureEvalCBM@gmail.com). 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I attend?

Space is limited. Please fill out the brief form on the following link to express your interest in the workshop: http://tinyurl.com/CBMapping. There will be formal invitations due to the limited space.

How much does the workshop cost?

There is no cost associated with the workshop. 

Can I participate remotely? 

Join the webinar by following these steps:

• Take 60 seconds to test your connection at http://universityofnc.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
• Go to http://universityofnc.adobeconnect.com/mapping-workshop/
• Click on “Enter as Guest,” then enter your full name and the organization you work with.
• Once in the meeting room, test your microphone and speakers by going to “Meeting,” then “Audio Set-up Wizard.”