Producer Producer Report 2008

25
UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA REPORT ON THE PRODUCER-PRODUCER WORKSHOP HELD ON 20 TH NOVEMBER 2008, HOTEL AFRICANA, KAMPALA THEME: MATCHING STATISTICS AND POLICY AGENDA FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY IN UGANDA

Transcript of Producer Producer Report 2008

Page 1: Producer Producer Report 2008

UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

REPORT ON THE PRODUCER-PRODUCER WORKSHOP HELD ON 20TH NOVEMBER 2008, HOTEL AFRICANA, KAMPALA

THEME:

MATCHING STATISTICS AND POLICY AGENDA FOR

IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY IN UGANDA

Page 2: Producer Producer Report 2008

ii

Published 2009 Published by: Directorate of Statistical Coordination Services Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Address: Plot 9 Colville Street P.O. Box 7186 Kampala Tel: 256-041-706000 Fax: 256-041-237553 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ubos.org

Page 3: Producer Producer Report 2008

iii

Table of Contents Acronyms................................................................................................................................ iv

1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................1

1.1 Purpose of the workshop.............................................................................................1

1.2 Proceedings ................................................................................................................1

2.0 Introductory Remarks by the Executive Director, UBOS .............................................2

2.1 Official opening ...........................................................................................................2

2.2 Reaction......................................................................................................................3

3.0 Presentations ..............................................................................................................4

4.0 Issues raised by discussant .......................................................................................7

5.0 Plenary Discussion......................................................................................................8

6.0 Presentations ..............................................................................................................9

7.0 Group Discussions ....................................................................................................12

8.0 Way forward ..............................................................................................................13

9.0 Closure......................................................................................................................13

ANNEX A: EMERGING ISSUES....................................................................................14

ANNEX B: PROGRAMME FOR DATA PRODUCER WORKSHOP ...............................18

ANNEX C: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS.............................................................................19

Page 4: Producer Producer Report 2008

iv

Acronyms

BOU Bank of Uganda

CSOs Civil Society Organisations

DENIVA Development Network for Indigenous Voluntary Association

DED/CS Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Services

DCS Directorate of Statistical Coordination Services

ED Executive Director

EPRC Economic Policy Research Centre

ISAE Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics

LGFC Local Government Finance Commission

MAAIF Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

MDAs Ministries, Departments and Agencies

MDGs Millennium Development Goals

MEMD Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MGLSD Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

MIS Management Information System

MLHUD Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

MoES Ministry of Education and Sports

MoFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs

MoFPED Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

MOH Ministry of Health

MoJCA Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

MoPS Ministry of Public Service

MTTI Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry

MUK Makerere University

MWE Ministry of Water and Environment

MWT Ministry of Works and Transport

NARO National Agricultural Research Organisation

NEMA National Environmental Management Authority

NDP National Development Plan

NPA National Planning Authority

NIMES National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy

NSS National Statistical System

OPM Office of the Prime Minister

PEAP Poverty Eradication Action Plan

Page 5: Producer Producer Report 2008

v

PNSD Plan for National Statistical Development

PS Permanent Secretary

PSF Private Sector Foundation

SES Social - Economic Surveys

TWG Technical Working Group

UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics

UETCL Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

UIA Uganda Investment Authority

UMA Uganda Manufacturers’ Association

UNCST Uganda National Council for Science and Technology

UPF Uganda Police Force

URA Uganda Revenue Authority

UWA Uganda Wildlife Authority

Page 6: Producer Producer Report 2008

1

1.0 Introduction

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has embarked on strengthening data development,

by matching Statistics to the policy agenda for improved service delivery across the National

Statistical System (NSS). As part of statistical development and harmonisation of activities in

the National Statistical System (NSS), UBOS conducts bi-annual data producer workshops,

which bring together all key data producers in the NSS. The dialogue between producers

during such fora provide a platform for aligning data needs to national development

frameworks such as the Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) or the National Development

Plan (NDP). It also addresses the data requirements for related sector policies and,

international frameworks such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

1.1 Purpose of the workshop

The purpose of the workshop was to enable key stakeholders deliberate on issues related to

strengthening the production of quality data that guide and support planning, responsive

policy formulation and decision making in Uganda. The workshop was also intended to

expose participants to the National Development Plan (NDP). This was an effort to enable

Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) engaged in data production to position

themselves to meet the increasing and changing data demands.

1.2 Proceedings

The full day workshop was organised in four sessions. It was attended by over 70

participants mainly comprising of key data producers. The first session covered the officiation,

the second and third sessions covered presentations and general discussions on;

• Planning and the need for statistics/indicators;

• Matching statistics to policy and the budget framework;

• The role of Gender Statistics in policy and decision making processes; and

• Understanding Gender Issues and the Challenges of Compiling Gender Statistics

The fourth session covered group discussions on;

• Strategies for meeting increasing/changing user needs

• Matching sector statistics/ indicators to policy issues/development frameworks

• Strategies for mainstreaming production of Gender Statistics, and formation of the

Uganda Gender Task Force.

Finally, the plenary discussion revolved around emerging issues and the way forward. (Refer

to the annex section for the detailed programme, list of participants and presentations)

Page 7: Producer Producer Report 2008

2

2.0 Introductory Remarks by the Executive Director, UBOS

Participants were welcomed and informed that the workshop intended to bring together all

data producers from different MDAs particularly those under the Plan for National Statistical

Development (PNSD). The participation of key line Ministries was underscored and a pledge

was made to extend invitations to other MDAs including the Ministry of Public Service

(MoPS), Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA) and the Private Sector

Foundation (PSF) among others to participate in such fora.

The Permanent Secretary (PS), Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) was welcomed and invited

to officially open the Producer-Producer Workshop. The PS was represented by the Ag. Director, Coordination and Monitoring, (OPM).

2.1 Official opening

The Permanent Secretary-Office of the Prime Minister thanked the Executive Director, UBOS

for the opportunity to officially open the workshop. Participants were informed that the

invitation reflects the recognition that the production of statistics is not an end in itself, but

rather a foundation upon which policy decisions can be made.

He emphasised the following key issues:

• The fundamental challenge of Government in linking the supply of data and information to

its demand in a manner that facilitates use for policy formulation

• Coordination as a key dimension in strengthening relationships between users and

producers of data

• The importance of a unified coordination framework that ensures that all Government

programmes are conducted and evaluated in a rational and synchronised manner.

• The role of statistics as outlined in the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation

Strategy (NIMES)

• Low quality administrative data that undermines the capacity and confidence to use

administrative information to improve service delivery.

• Inequitable systems, capacities and practices which limit holistic performance

assessment across Government

Efforts towards clarifying the frameworks and mechanisms that address the fore mentioned

challenges in data production were acknowledged. The Plan for National Statistical

Development (PNSD) was particularly commended. The national development planning

process underway will also provide an opportunity to link supply to demand. It will therefore

renew the emphasis on the production and coordination of high quality data across the

Page 8: Producer Producer Report 2008

3

system. Finally, the National M&E which provides the strategy for monitoring and evaluation

of Government programmes will address central, sectoral and local government needs. .

Another key challenge for data producers was noted in the incentive and accountability

structure, The Parliament, Cabinet and treasury require evidence based quarterly reports to

justify releases; this must be supported by timely and accurate data. The policy makers

require high quality and accurate data to tie monetary and non-monetary incentives to actual

performance. Efforts will need to be strengthened to bring together public service, local

Government, finance and other coordinating institutions.

2.2 Reaction

The ED, UBOS further underscored the significant role of statistics in informing government

review processes to enhance effective development planning and the relevance of producing

timely data/information as a key data quality measure. Data producers were urged to identify

potential data users and their information needs with respect to specific timelines.

The issues raised in the Permanent Secretary’s remarks pointed to the need for UBOS to

strengthen its role in bridging data production efforts to fill existing data gaps.

Page 9: Producer Producer Report 2008

4

3.0 Presentations

The Deputy Executive Director, Corporate Services (DED/CS), UBOS chaired the second

session of the workshop. Presenters in this session were from the Ministry of Finance

Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) and National Planning Authority (NPA) who

presented on: Planning and the Need for Statistics/Indicators and Matching Statistics to

Policy/Budget frameworks respectively.

3.1 Planning and the Need for Statistics/Indicators

This presentation was made by the Manager, Research, Innovation, and M&E, National

Planning Authority (NPA)

Planning was defined as the deliberate effort to identify, design and detail out necessary

actions, strategies and corresponding inputs for achieving desired vision, goals, outcomes,

outputs, or activity targets. It is a scientific and management tool used from

conceptualization, goal setting, design, implementation, and, monitoring and evaluation.

Planning assists to;

• determine the sequence for resource mobilization and orderly implementation of

activities

• enable efficient use of scarce resources requirements, and

• facilitate assessment of progress.

Economic Development Planning on the other hand refers to the deliberate effort by

Governments to put in place frameworks and detailed actionable national, sectoral and sub-

national plans to guide achievement of set national development aspirations

3.1.1 The National Planning Authority The National Planning Authority is responsible for harmonising sectoral plans and human

resource development planning in Uganda. The Poverty Eradication Action Plan

(PEAP/PRSP) in Uganda has been replaced by the National Development Plan (NDP) under

the theme: “Growth, Employment and Prosperity”. The approved strategy is as follows;

- 30-Year Vision;

- 10-Year National Development Plan;

- 5-Year National Development Plan (NDP);

- 2½-Year Reviews of NDP

The development of the comprehensive National Development Plan (NDP) was attributed to

the increased data demand to inform planning and development. The NDP process involved

the development of thematic papers for the respective thematic working groups. This was

facilitated by clear guidelines provided by NPA. It has been noted that the successful

Page 10: Producer Producer Report 2008

5

implementation of the NDP will require timely and quality statistics/information to measure

progress.

3.1.2 Statistics and Planning Statistics play a pivotal role in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of

National and sectoral development plans. They are a medium for quantified description of

current and future situations. Statistics are therefore needed to inform planning at

Sectoral/macro-level, Sub-national, District and Lower Local Government levels, and Sub-

sector/industry & enterprise level. At the macro level, indicators are required for national

projections and planning. The administrative time series data from registers and MIS reports

from districts and MDAs are also required at micro level.

3.2 Matching Statistics to Policy and the Budget frameworks

This presentation was made by the Commissioner, Budget Policy and Evaluation Department,

MoFPED. Major focus was on the use of statistics in budget formulation and monitoring;

Planning over the medium term, and, measuring impact of budget interventions. The PEAP

was developed on the basis of a variety of research findings, based on household surveys,

participatory poverty assessments etc Statistics play an integral part in policy planning and

impact analysis.

3.2.1 The use of Statistics in budget formulation

Quality statistics have led to improved quality and relevance of the policy recommendations in

the PEAP for the benefit of the policy makers. It underpins the concept of evidence based

decision making in that policy makers make informed decisions based on quality data and

research findings;

Reliable information and data form a basis upon which policy decisions can be taken;

Identification of key aggregated national level statistics is imperative for the upcoming NDP.

They provide benchmarks against which policy makers and Planners can budget. The

statistics must also be streamlined along agreed Key Performance Indicators at Sector/LG

level. For maximum utility, the production of statistics should be reconciled with the budget

cycle in terms of reliability and timeliness to enhance performance and planning.

Elaboration of an effective M&E system within Government was made. The M&E system

influences decision making processes regarding implementation of relevant policies and

plans. An M&E system derives value from relevant information for decision makers (It

enables project / programme implementors to know what works and what does not in terms of

implementation and resource allocation).

Page 11: Producer Producer Report 2008

6

3.2.2 Performance management

Performance management is the major objective of Government aimed at increasing value for

money. The importance and use of statistics in enhancing performance management is a key

aspect in the planning and budget formulation process. Indicators under the performance

management system are classified along the result chain – input, output, process, outcome

and impact. An example of how statistics are used in Medium Term Planning through district

budgeting was presented as follows

Figure A

Figure A Medium Term Planning through district budgeting: An example

Another illustration was made on the use of District Statistics to allocate Conditional Grants to

emphasise the critical need of statistics for equitable resource allocation. The Ministry of

Finance, Planning and Economic Development allocates formulae for conditional grants.

Accurate information:

A: Allocation for Local Government Grant (LGDP) IPFi = Z 0.85* population of district + 0.15* land area +/- LK

Total population Total National land area Where;

Z = LGDP Provision for Districts including Sub-counties);

L = LGDP provision for the previous FY; and

K = is the LGs performance level in service delivery ranging from -20% to +20% of the

annual provision depending on whether it is graded as a Static, Penalty or Reward.

An example of how statistics are used to Measure the impact of Budget Interventions: Theory

was illustrated as follows;

Figure A, illustrates how the district pupil

classroom ratio of 50:1 is translated into

budget allocations through using national

level statistics in line the MoES policy.

Figure A: illustrates how the district pupil

classroom ratio of 50:1 is translated into

budget allocations through using national

level statistics in line the MoES policy.

Page 12: Producer Producer Report 2008

7

Figure B: Measure the impact of Budget Interventions

3.2.3 Practical Considerations: Measuring Impact

Using Outcome or Impact Indicators can give an incomplete picture of budget performance

i.e. who should take the credit. In performance measurement, more emphasis should be

placed on identifying statistics that measure effectiveness of Government institutions and how

key outputs contribute to intermediate outcomes.

Note should be taken that poor synchronisation of the policy cycle (planning, budgeting and

reviews are as a result of poor quality M&E data and inaccurate or missing information. These

need to be aligned to inform the data production process for coherence in the cycle.

4.0 Issues raised by discussant

The Acting Director, Coordination and Monitoring, OPM discussed the presentations on

Planning and the Need for Statistics/Indicators and Matching Statistics to Policy/Budget

frameworks and underlined the following issues;

• The need to produce quality of data/information to support effective planning

• The importance of linking data production to its use and the implication on the quality

of data in relation to (reliability, relevance, clarity and accessibility of data among

others).

• Data producers should have greater understanding of the policy making process in

order to provide relevant and credible data for policy makers.

• Emphasis on professionalism and political independence in data production.

• Official data as a public good and part of the enabling environment for national and

international stakeholders.

• Sector planning frameworks should be revisited since they affect the quality of the

data produced. Sectors should be technically supported in this area.

• Budget allocation should be guided by the principle of poverty reduction. There is

need to prioritise given the limited available resources.

Page 13: Producer Producer Report 2008

8

Drawing from Uganda’s experience of the PEAP annual review, it was evident that;

Government keeps the public aware of policy formulation and budget processes.

The civil society also plays a key role in reviewing the process.

Some of the key challenges including issues of incomplete and unreliable routine

datasets remain an issue within the MDAs.

Situations of data redundancy, duplication and resource wastage undermine the

comparability of datasets across the National Statistical System.

Routine inspection of activities and bureaucratic processes at both local

Government and sectoral levels remain a challenge.

The Evaluation function is relatively under developed across the sectors.

Lack of synchronised and aligned release calendars has affected coherence

within the NSS.

Despite the poor quality of data produced and disseminated, there has been significant

progress in many areas and a number of lessons learnt. All data producers were called upon

to broaden their data production base in order to meet the increasing and changing data

demands.

5.0 Plenary Discussion

Discussion and comments that ensued included the following;

• Clarity was also sought on the following;

o the data types required by MoFPED to guide resource allocation towards

particular sectors.

o possible ways to address data gaps in the different sectors

o the challenges faced in accessing accurate and quality information from key

sectors.

• There was a concern about the proposed theme for the comprehensive NDP. It was

noted that data quality would eventually be undermined, given the short time lines

within which the NDP was being developed.

• There ought to be strategies/mechanisms to address issues of incoherence and

inconsistencies in the data reports generated by the different producers.

Responses

• In response, participants were reminded that the proposed theme which caters for the

immediate needs of growth, employment and prosperity for all was forwarded to

Cabinet for approval.

• The MoFPED representative mentioned the need for efficient and effective

Management Information Systems (MIS) with particular emphasis on the production

of reliable, accurate and timely data to avoid inconsistencies in information

generated. Data producers were called upon to produce user friendly data which can

easily be interpreted by the different stakeholders. In addition, data producers were

Page 14: Producer Producer Report 2008

9

urged to widen their scope in data collection to cater for other aspects of

disaggregation within the households.

• One of the participants highlighted the need to strengthen the M&E function within all

sectors and pointed out the low levels of human resource as one of the critical areas

that has been ignored. A recommendation was then made to build capacity in

production and management of quality data/information.

• A participant from Local Govt Finance Commission (LGFC) pointed out that resource

allocation to lower local governments was one of the challenges facing the sector.

• Synchronisation of data with the policy calendar was highlighted as a critical issue

that had been overlooked by data producers and therefore, timely production of key

indicators which inform the policy calendar should be adopted.

• Key data producers were requested to provide bench marks for the data they produce

to enable effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).

• Regarding Quality Control, UBOS, as the national agency for coordinating the NSS

plays a supervisory role in ensuring quality official statistics are produced and

disseminated. Data producers were urged to abide by the law that governs

production and dissemination of official statistics.

• Trustworthiness and interpretation of data produced was re-emphasised. It was also

pointed out that UBOS would go an extra mile to interpret key information that is

easily misconstrued.

6.0 Presentations

The third session was chaired by the Head of Social and Economic Surveys, UBOS.

Presenters in this session were from Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Finance,

Planning and Economic Development and Makerere University who presented on Statistical

Development in Uganda, the role of gender statistics in the policy and decision making

process and Understanding Gender Issues and the Challenges of compiling Gender Statistics

respectively.

6.1 Statistical Development in Uganda The presentation was made by the PNSD-Coordinator, UBOS

The significant role Statistics play in public policy design and analysis, planning, monitoring

and evaluation, governance/accountability, public debate and decision making was

highlighted. Most Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other

significant players in the economy continue to produce and use statistics. There was however

limited harmonisation of statistical activities and compliance to best practices and standards.

As a result, most agencies have and still continue to work at cross purpose, with increased

Page 15: Producer Producer Report 2008

10

duplication and wastage of resources. Efforts have been made to increase coordination and

harmonisation of statistical production in the National Statistical System to ensure

consistency, quality and synergy through strategic approaches. This has been achieved

through the development of the Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD).

The PNSD is a vehicle for streamlining statistics development efforts in Uganda. It was

developed to strengthen statistics production to meet the increasing and changing data

demands of government and the economy. The PNSD would enhance coordination and

collaboration among producers and users; increase availability of quality data, and strengthen

national capacity to produce, analyze and use reliable statistics through an integrated NSS.

To achieve this;

• The public profile for statistics would need to be raised through a coherent NSS-wide

communication policy and advocacy strategy.

• There would be need to streamline data management processes in the sectors and

create a central data warehouse (National Statistical Data Bank)

• Budgets for statistics activities/programmes would be integrated in the overall budget

framework and the respective sectoral budgets.

• Statistical activities would be matched with the policy, planning and budget cycles to

inform the processes.

Thus, planning without evidence was noted to be false planning. Implementation with limited

Monitoring and Evaluation leads to poor performance while monitoring using poor

quality/inadequate data/information results in poor service delivery.

Data producers were challenged to;

• Understand the policy making process and align their plans along those lines.

• Know the data requirements (data/indicators) of their key users

• Prioritise production and dissemination of quality statistics in their sectors

• Budget and prioritise resources for statistics development in their sector budgets

• Provoke data users and support forecasting of data needs

• Link all data generated to development frameworks at all levels, and

• Ensure quality data is generated and meets user needs.

6.2 Role of gender statistics in policy and decision making process The presentation was made by the Head Budget Monitoring & Analysis Unit, MoFPED.

Gender was referred to as the cultural and social distinctions between women and men

(attributes; roles, responsibilities; opportunities, privileges). Gender statistics were defined as

the disaggregated information showing attributes (sex, age - children, youths, elderly, PWDs);

roles (who does what); responsibilities; opportunities (control over resources; mobility, time

use); and privileges.

Page 16: Producer Producer Report 2008

11

Gender statistics facilitate understanding of the target population: who they are; what they do;

what problems they are experiencing, what aspirations they hold, what resources they have,

and what capacities they can draw on

In policy processes, statistics are the eyes and ears of policy makers. Gender statistics

enable the policy decision making process to determine the type of intervention that can yield

an effective impact.

Gender statistics also play a critical role in planning to facilitate effective articulation of issues

and identification of appropriate strategies. Designing strategies, activities and setting

meaningful goals can only be relevant if the data produced is disaggregated not only by

gender but also by other attributes. Gender statistics are therefore key in ensuring formulation of appropriate performance

indicators and targets for effective monitoring and evaluation at different levels of

development.

6.3 Understanding Gender Issues and the Challenges of compiling Gender Statistics The presentation was made by the Head, Department of Gender and Women Studies,

Makerere University. The following key issues were highlighted.

• Importance of gender as a variable that systematically structures a persons’

economic and social position and prospects.

• Key gender concepts, definitions and classifications with respect to both individual

gender dimensions vis-à-vis household aggregates.

• Triangulation of the methods of capturing gender related information and utilisation of

existing MISs to capture data differentials.

• The importance of gender statistics in the planning process. (Gender equality and

equity goals cannot be attained without gender statistics).

• The key challenges underlying production of gender statistics which include;

o Lack of technical skills and adequate statistical infrastructure (sampling

frames, classifications, concepts, definitions and methods)

o Inadequate gender sensitive data management (archiving, analysis, and

dissemination)

o Limited understanding of gender data collection methodologies– qualitative

techniques

o Limited appreciation for qualitative data that capture the gender differentials

Page 17: Producer Producer Report 2008

12

6.4 General Discussion

The following issues and responses were raised from participants regarding the

presentations. Participants inquired about;

• how the interest of policy makers and their involvement in the data production

processes can be strengthened

• how to ensure that the recommendations made by data producers would be taken

into consideration. Data dissemination and packaging issues were also raised.

• the existing mechanisms for data sharing and data redundancy in the MDAs.

• how UBOS planned to handle issues of accuracy, reliability and fabrication of data

compiled by agencies outside the country, and how to ensure that the data reflected

the actual situation in Uganda. Responses Participants were informed that;

• the issues would be dealt with as and when the data demands arise.

• UBOS consults with key agencies that collect data.

• under the PNSD, sectors and their respective stakeholders were encouraged to meet

and discuss issues of data development and user needs. The consultative process is

intended to promote data sharing and reduce data redundancy. The development of

the sector Metadata would in a way encourage data/information sharing.

7.0 Group Discussions

The fourth session was chaired by the Director Statistical Coordination Services (DCS),

UBOS. Participants were divided into three groups to discuss;

• Strategies for meeting increasing/changing user needs,

• Ensuring sector statistics respond to policy issues/development frameworks,

• Challenges sectors face in meeting the data demands of the National Development

framework, and

• Strategies for mainstreaming production of gender statistics. The emerging issues are summarised in Table 1.

Page 18: Producer Producer Report 2008

13

8.0 Way forward

The following key issues raised in the course of the workshop were pronounced at the end of

the workshop for participants’ action thereafter;

• The need for effective data management and handling of user requests.

• The importance of regular dissemination of data to satisfy potential user demand.

• The need to harmonise data requests to suit the various planning processes, policy

frameworks, and the National Development Framework.

• Improvement and prioritisation of human resource development within the different

MDAs.

• UBOS should promote prioritisation and production of statistics across MDAs in order

to enhance quality data development and management.

• The need to strengthen and improve Partnerships and data/information sharing

mechanisms within and among the different MDAs

• Prioritisation of gender statistics production in the various MDAs to meet the

increasing demand for gender statistics for effective planning and decision-making,

The participants proposed constitution of a National Gender Task Force comprising of;

UBOS, MGLSD, MOH, MoES, MoFPED, the Parliament, Uganda Gender Resource Centre,

MAAIF, MEMD, MoJCA, MWE, Department of Gender and Women Studies, Makerere

University, PSF, MOPS, CSOs, ISAE, UNCST, OPM, NPA. Representatives from these

agencies would meet and discuss modalities to guide the development of gender statistics in

Uganda.

9.0 Closure

The Director, Statistical Coordination Services, UBOS once again thanked participants for

attending the workshop. Participants were requested to follow up on the issues that were

raised. The workshop was officially closed at 5:00pm.

Page 19: Producer Producer Report 2008

14

ANNEX A: EMERGING ISSUES

Table 1: Summary of emerging issues

Discussion topics Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Question 1 Strategies for meeting increasing/changing user needs

Identifying user needs

• User requests • Statutory requirements and

incidence demands from stakeholders

• Stakeholder meetings • Mandate of institutions • data requests • International conventions • Parliamentary/statutory requirements • Questionnaires

• User requests • Stakeholder meetings • User needs assessment

Meeting user needs

• Press releases • Periodic reports • Dissemination workshops

• Through participatory methods, • Trainings in priority areas, • Establishing and equipping resource

centres: provision of technical expertise

• Adhering to legal requirements in data production and dissemination

• Launching of data sets Satisfying user needs

• Consultative meetings and

workshops

• Producing and disseminating

information based on user demand. Satisfaction is subjective

Expansion of current data systems to include more variables

Page 20: Producer Producer Report 2008

15

Discussion topics Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Question 2 Ensuring sector statistics respond to policy issues/development frameworks

Criteria used to determine type of data required and produced

Baseline surveys

Criteria are based on what is needed by particular users. choice is what is specific to user mandates

Participatory/consultative approaches used are dependent on user needs/requests

Measuring performance (NIMES – M&E)

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

National Development Plan (NDP)

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

Decentralization

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

International Frameworks

Applicable

Applicable

Applicable

Question 3 Challenges sectors face in meeting the data demands of the National Development framework

Challenges

limited skills in use of Management Information Systems in the sectors

• Low priority given to data

production • lack of streamlined data demands

• Un-clear data requests from users • Recurrent data gaps, • Resource constraints in terms of financial

and physical aspects • Managing cross sectional data with

Page 21: Producer Producer Report 2008

16

Discussion topics Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

underlying cross cutting issues • Limited capacity to produce and package

disaggregated data • Inadequate technical support and

supervision • Weak systems-lack of software, • Limited capacity to produce adequate data

Question 4 Strategies for mainstreaming production of Gender Statistics.

To what extent do sector statistics address gender concerns

All represented MDAs mentioned that there was minimal inclusion and capture of gender statistics at their respective MDAs

Page 22: Producer Producer Report 2008

17

Discussion topics Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Proposed strategies

• UBOS to spear head the

process of mainstreaming gender statistics in the NSS and in national planning

• Constitution of a National Gender Task Force (to develop gender statistics)

• Develop a comprehensive capacity

building programme for gender statistics

• Development of a comprehensive data production and dissemination system for gender statistics

• Undertake rigorous advocacy and

sensitisation programmes on gender statistics (through high level sensitization seminars)

Question 5 Strategies for improving MIS

Improving MIS • Programme for capacity building in

use of MIS, • Development of meta data

dictionaries to minimise duplication of efforts

• UBOS in collaboration with the sectors should develop a comprehensive system for data collection

• Capacity building, • Sector specific guidelines revised to

ensure quality statistics are produced, Conduct high level seminars

Page 23: Producer Producer Report 2008

18

ANNEX B: PROGRAMME FOR DATA PRODUCER WORKSHOP Venue: Hotel Africana; Date: 20th-November-2008; Time: 9:00am to 04:00pm

Theme: Matching Statistics and policy agendas for improved service delivery in Uganda OPENING SESSION 08.00 – 08.30 am Arrival &

Registration Participants

09.00 – 09.15 am Chair: Executive Director, UBOS

09:20 – 09:40am

Opening by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)

SESSION II Chair Deputy Executive Director, Corporate

Services, UBOS 09.45 – 10.10 am NPA Planning and the need for statistics/indicators

10:15 – 10:35 am MoFPED Matching statistics to policy and the budget framework

10:40 – 11:00 am T E A B R E A K

11.05 - 11.15am Chair & Discussant Ag. Director Policy & Coordination, OPM

11:20 – 11:40am GENERAL DISCUSSION

11.45 – 12.10pm UBOS Mainstreaming sector statistics in the NSS

SESSION III

Chair Director Gender and Community Development, MGLSD

12:15 - 12:30pm MoFPED,

The role of Gender Statistics in policy and decision making processes

12.30 – 1245pm Dept. of Gender & Women Studies

Understanding Gender Issues and the Challenges of Compiling Gender Statistics

12:45 – 01:00pm GENERAL DISCUSSION

01.00 – 02.00 pm L U N C H

SESSION IV

Chair Director, Statistical Coordination Services, UBOS

02:05 – 03:00pm

Group Discussions

1. Strategies for meeting increasing/changing user needs

2. Matching sector statistics/ indicators to policy issues/development frameworks

3. Strategies for mainstreaming production of Gender Statistics, and formation of the Uganda Gender Task Force.

03:00 – 03:40pm Participants Plenary Discussion

03:45 – 04:00pm Way Forward

04:05pm Closure, UBOS, DED/SP&D

End

Page 24: Producer Producer Report 2008

19

ANNEX C: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

SR.NO NAME ORGANISATION E-MAIL 1 Aheebwa Peninah MEMD [email protected] 2 Atai M.Imelda UBOS [email protected] 3 Bantebya Grace Department of Women and

Gender Studies,MUK [email protected]

4 Basangwa Pros Wakiso District [email protected]

5 Baziwe Isaac MEMD [email protected] 6 Byaruhanga A. Deo MTTI [email protected]

7 Dhizaala Moses NPA [email protected]

8 Friday John UWA john.Friday@[email protected]

9 Guina Joshua NARO [email protected]

10 Gulere Grace UBOS [email protected] 11 Guloba Madina EPRC [email protected].

12 Kabaija Sarah UNICEF [email protected]

13 Kabuye Danton MAAIF [email protected]

14 Kagugube Johnson UBOS [email protected]

15 Kaidu Tina URA [email protected] 16 Kakande Margaret MoFPED [email protected] 17 Kanagwa David UBOS [email protected] 18 Kawule Prossy Mukono District 19 Kigozi Jimmy MTTI [email protected] 20 Kihembo E. MLHUD [email protected] 21 Kiingi Alice New vision [email protected] 22 Kiondo Peruth MoJCA [email protected] 23 Kirambaire Charles URA [email protected] 24 Kisakye Rose UBOS [email protected] 25 Kitimbo Stephen UPF [email protected] 26 Kyeganwa Stephen UETCL [email protected] 27 Lubanga Timothy OPM [email protected] 28 Lumala Solome BOU [email protected] 29 Lumbuye Isaak DENIVA [email protected] 30 Lutaya Jane Rose UBOS [email protected] 31 Luzze Andrew UMA 32 Lwasa Peter UETCL [email protected]

33 Madaya Norah UBOS [email protected] 34 Mafabi Patrick UNCST [email protected]

35 Magola Ruth MoH [email protected]

36 Maholo Denis MAAIF [email protected]

37 Male-Mukasa J. UBOS [email protected] 38 Manawo Philips UPF [email protected]

Page 25: Producer Producer Report 2008

20

SR.NO NAME ORGANISATION E-MAIL 39 Mashate Francis UBOS [email protected] 40 Mayanja Catherine UBOS [email protected] 41 Mayanja Christopher Mukono District [email protected] 42 Menya James LGFC [email protected] 43 Mugambe Kenneth MoFPED [email protected]

44 Muhoozi Stephen Traffic Head quarters

45 Muluncha Henry MoJCA [email protected] 46 Mungyereza Ben Paul UBOS [email protected] 47 Musamali Alfred UBOS [email protected] 48 Muwonge James UBOS [email protected] 49 Nabeeta W.Hope UIA [email protected] 50 Nakalembe Sophia Wakiso District 51 Nalugya Prossy DENIVA [email protected] 52 Namalike Teddy UBOS

53 Nankebe Sarah DENIVA [email protected] 54 Nanyonga Annet MoES [email protected]

56 Nassolo Jude MGLSD [email protected] 57 Ndikuryayo Richard MGLSD [email protected]

58 Nimbaasa Boaz MoFA [email protected]

59 Ninsiima Doreen Kasozi UBOS [email protected]

60 Nsereko David MLHUD [email protected]

61 Nuwamanya Joe OPM [email protected]

62 O.Jesca UPF [email protected]

63 Ogaro E.W. MLHUD [email protected] 64 Ogwal Moses PSFU [email protected] 65 Okot Okello B. MTTI [email protected]

66 Onyai Fred NEMA [email protected]

67 Opio Peter UBOS [email protected]

68 Oryokot Teddy UBOS [email protected]

69 Senkunda S. MWE [email protected]

70 Smith David Rider OPM [email protected] 71 Soren Jegindo DENIVA [email protected]. 72 Tenywa Edward BOU [email protected] 73 Turyasiima M. MGLSD [email protected]

74 Twesigye Byron UBOS [email protected]

75 Wakooli Watson MWE [email protected] 76 Walulya Lawrence MLHUD [email protected] 77 Wawuya George MLHUD 78 Womaniala W. UBOS [email protected]