DevInfo & MDGs
 
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  DevInfo Adaptations
Last updated on 2008.06.30
  Democratic Republic of Congo
Adaptation RDCongoInfo
Implementing Agency National Institute of Staistics (INS)
Homepage
Databases
RDCongoInfo 1.0
Web-Site
Not yet available
Focal Point
Bertin Gbayoro
E-mail bgbayoro@unicef.org
 
DevInfo for Strategic Monitoring at a Glance
1.
Introduction of UN country team to DevInfo
Yes
2.
Introduction of National Partners to DevInfo
Yes
3.
Customization of DevInfo to country specific requirements
Yes
4.
Use of Database in Monitoring MDGs
Yes
5.
Integration of National Priorities
Yes
6.
Annual Training Plan
Yes
7.
Number of persons trained in DevInfo User module
180
8.
Number of persons trained in DevInfo Database Administration module
39
 
Overview

RDCongoInfo has been developed by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) with Unicef technical and financial support. It aims to monitor progress towards the MDGs and GPRS indicators. It will also help to monitor progress in the implementation of others national development priorities. The database contains 362 indicators  - disaggregated by gender, age and location - classified in 17 different sectors. These indicators are associated with 2 different goals (MDG, GPRSP targets)

 
Editions
Product Name
Launch Date
First
RDCongoInfo version 1.0
14 JUNE 2008
 
Institutional Support
 
Support from UN Country Team in Implementation of DevInfo
Supporting
Agency
Project
Formulation
Funds for In-Country Activities
Equipment
Training
Human
Resources
Others
UNICEF
 
 
Human Resources for Database Administration
Post Title
Full Time
Part Time
DevInfo National Manager (Database Manager from INS)
 
2
DevInfo Provincial Manager (including UNICEF Staff)   39
DevInfo trainers   7
Three year contract renewed annually according to performance.
 
Infrastructure dedicated to support database administration
Computers
Specification
Office Space
Budget
10 Desktop
Pentium 4
Adequate
3 Laptop Pentium Centrino dual core
Adequate
 
2 printers HP Laserjet 4250 N
Adequate
 
2 photocopiers Canon IR 2016
Adequate
 
 
Institutional Arrangement for Updating the Database

National ownership of DevInfo (the national database is hosted by INS) which is in charge of its management.
A steering committee has been set up to help establish and make operational logistics and technical regulatory mechanisms for the smooth operation of the database. It does ensure the involvement of all lines ministries as well as the dissemination and use of information among stakeholders.

 
Integration of National Priorities in the Database

DRC Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy and MDGs.

 
Annual Training
Training Courses
Trainings
Participants
User
9
180
Database Administration
2
39
 
Good Practices for Implementation
  • National ownership
  • Nomination of DevInfo focal points in lines ministries
  • Involvement of others UN agencies in DevInfo implementing process.
Challenges in Implementation
  • Non-availability of data at the lowest geographical levels
  • Constrains related to local staff mobility.
 
UN Joint Programme on DevInfo
 
Main Factors in the Development of a UN Joint Programme on DevInfo
 
Key Actors
UNICEF
 
Process
Joint UN group on DevInfo does not yet exist
 
Has the UN Joint Programme on DevInfo improved leveraging of UN agencies with government and donors?
NA
 
Have the arrangements (roles and responsibilities) been respected in the course of implementation of the UN Joint Programme on DevInfo?
NA
 
Has the UN Joint Programming contributed to reduced duplication of work among UN agencies and partners?
NA
 
To what extent and in what means has the UN Joint Programme on DevInfo contributed to a reduction of transaction costs for the government and for each of the UN agencies?
NA
 
Comments

The update of RDCongoInfo is ongoing with the support and involvement of UN agencies and line ministries.


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