Introduction to basic data analysis and interpretation for health programmes: A training toolkit

his training tool kit aims to increase the skills of M&E officers and health program staff to conduct basic data analysis and interpretation for health programs. Specific learning objectives include:

• To improve understanding of statistical and M&E concepts in data analysis
• To build skills in basis data analysis, including setting targets and calculating program coverage, and service utilization and retention
• To enhance skills in data interpretation

The training materials are designed to help trainers conduct effective training of program and M&E officers in the specific area of basic data analysis and interpretation. The tool kit provides trainers with user-friendly, modifiable training components to adapt for use in various contexts. It is recommended that the modules be presented sequentially in a one-day training, but they can also be separated to supplement existing material of a similar topic.