UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS MONITORING MDG INDICATORS A

UGANDA BUREAU OF STATISTICS MONITORING MDG INDICATORS A CASE OF UGANDA By: Rutaro Thomas Uganda Bureau of Statistics 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 1

Contents q. Introduction q. Data sources of MDG Indicators q. MDG Reporting q. Status of MDG Indicators q. Database Development and Dissemination q. Key issues to address q. Improvement Plan 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 2

Introduction v The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is a semiautonomous body established by an Act of Parliament (1998) to promote the production, analysis and dissemination of official statistics. v It is also responsible for the coordination, supervision and monitoring of the National Statistical System (NSS). v UBOS has been implementing the Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD)/NSDS since 2006. v So far 16 MDAs are on board and have developed Sector Strategic Plans for Statistics (SSPSs) that form building blocks for the PNSD. 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 3

Status of MDGs in Uganda Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Target 1. A: Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is ON TRACK less than one dollar a day Target 1. B: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including NO TARGET women and young people Target 1. C: Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from ON TRACK hunger Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education Target 2. A: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be SLOW able to complete a full course of primary schooling Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women Target 3. A: Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably ON TRACK by 2005, and in all levels of education no later than 2015 Goal 4: Reduce child mortality Target 4. A: Reduce by two thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality SLOW rate Goal 5: Improve maternal health Target 5. A: Reduce by three quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal SLOW mortality ratio 5. B: Achieve, by 2015, universal access to. Street reproductive SLOW 12 Target December Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville , Kampala, health Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org 2021 Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 4

Status of MDGs in Uganda Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Target 6. A: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS Target 6. B: Achieve, by 2010, universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all those who need it Target 6. C: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Target 7. A: Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources Target 7. B: Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss Target 7. C: Halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation Target 7. D: By 2020, to have achieved a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development Target 8. B: Address the special needs of the least developed countries Target 8. D: Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term Target 8. E: In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries Target 8. F: In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications 12 December 2021 REVERSAL ON TRACK SLOW ON TRACK NO TARGET REVERSAL ACHIEVED STAGNANT ON TRACK Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 5

Data sources of MDG Indicators v Census and Surveys conducted by UBOS Ø Ø Ø Population and Housing Census Uganda National Household Survey Demographic Health Survey Uganda National Panel Survey National Service Delivery Survey Urban Labourforce survey v Administrative Data Ø Education Management Information System Ø Health Management Information System Ø Administrative reports from Ministry of Water and Environment 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 6

Compilation of MDG Indicators v MDG are compiled with user friendly Excel templates provided by Statistics Norway and African Development Bank (ADB). v The template contains information produced and published by the NSO but will be updated to include MDA related MDG indicators. v Technical directorates of UBOS and other key line ministries compute MDG indicators v The Directorate of Statistical Coordination Services of UBOS has been assigned to coordinate the compilation of MDG indicators from various sources. 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 7

MDG Reporting v MDG reporting is spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Mo. FPED) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). v UBOS and MDAs provide required indicators. v The report production process involves consultation with key Government line Ministries, Departments and Agencies, United Nations agencies and a range of stakeholders among who are national and international development partners, Civil Society Organizations and researchers. v The 2010 MDG Country report is the third in a series, the first having been prepared in 2005 and the second in 2007. 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 8

Database Development and Dissemination v MDG information is stored in the Uganda. Info database which is a customized version of the Dev. Info Technology and is currently is being updated and will be upgraded to Dev. Info Ver 7. 0. v UBOS has initiated efforts to develop a National Statistics Databank that will act as a one-stop centre for all indicators developed in the NSS. v A framework has been developed and the next phase is the design phase/architecture. v Dissemination Channels include: ü ü ü 12 December 2021 MDG country report Survey reports Annual Statistical Abstract, MDA statistical Abstracts Uganda. Info Website (www. ubos. org) Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 9

Challenges v Datasets within various MDAs are still scattered. v Data flows and existing systems do not favour data exchange between agencies and UBOS, and between agencies. v Difficulty in standardising administrative data production formats. v Lack of a NSS human resource development strategy. v Inconsistencies and discrepancies that limit data sharing within and between sectors. v Duplication of efforts and irregular assessment of user needs. v Slow development of the National Statistical Data Bank 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 10

Improvement Plan v Fastrack : Ø Development of standard protocols for Statistical development, Ø Development of Guidelines for administrative data compilation, v Identify priority development indicators for the National Statistical Data Bank, v Re-invigorate advocacy for statistics v Strengthen the coordination and collaboration between the NSO and the international agencies, MDAs and Local Governments. 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 11

Thank You 12 December 2021 Uganda Bureau of Statistics <> Plot 9 Colville Street , Kampala, Uganda<> Website: www. ubos. org Tel: +256(0)-41 -4706000 <> E-mail: ubos@ubos. org 12

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