UNAIDS - 2 October 2009

In order to facilitate the 2010 UNGASS reporting process for countries, UNAIDS launches an online reporting tool. The new tool allows data to be entered over a period of time as and when it becomes available. This allows the information be shared which enables consultation country-wide. It also helps to track any changes in data during data validation. In addition to reporting on progress, countries will be able to enter their own national targets for 2010 and 2015 and can view data from earlier reporting rounds for trend analysis.

"A significant advantage of this tool is that it is very easy to use. It does not require any software installation or configuration - just an internet connection", says Dr Deborah Rugg, Chief of the UNAIDS Monitoring and Evaluation Division.

As well as facilitating the consultative process and data vetting, by using the online tool it will be easier to monitor the status of countries' data submission and the data management process both in country and globally.

After the report has been submitted, the data entered can be connected with other existing national programme data by exporting it to the Country Response Information System version 3 (CRIS3).

Process for reporting online

Between September and November 2009, a series of regional workshops are taking place for countries to test the online tool and be trained on how to enter their data. The first training took place in Latin America in September. In addition, a self-paced online training module will be available from November onwards.

All countries will receive communication from UNAIDS requesting the name of the national UNGASS focal point, who will receive a unique username and password to access the online reporting tool and to submit the country report.

From 1 December 2009, countries will be able to access the tool with their unique credential, and start entering their data. The data entry and submission must be completed by 31 March 2010, which is the deadline for submission of UNGASS country reports.

For access to the online reporting tool, go to: www.unaids.org/UNGASS2010. Please also consult the UNGASS Guidelines on Construction of Core Indicators for 2010 reporting for more information about the indicators and process.

For more information contact Mr. Taavi Erkkola (erkkolat@unaids.org).

Resources:

Related information:

2001 Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS - http://www.unaids.org/en/AboutUNAIDS/Goals/UNGASS/

Monitoring country progress - http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/CountryProgress/ Default.asp

2008 progress reports submitted by countries - http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/CountryProgress/ 2007CountryProgressAllCountries.asp

UNGASS reporting 2010 - technical guidance - http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/CountryProgress/ 2010_UNGASS_Reporting.asp

Feature stories:

New UNGASS Guidelines for 2010 reporting (31 March 2009) - http://www.aegis.org/news/unaids/2009/UN090334.html

Much progress to report: UNGASS 2008 (12 March 2008) - http://www.aegis.org/news/unaids/2008/UN080304.html

UNGASS 2008: Country progress reports (04 February 2008) -

Contact:

For more information contact Mr. Taavi Erkkola (erkkolat@unaids.org)

Tools:

CRIS: Country Response Information System - http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/HIVData/CRIS/cris.asp

For access to UNGASS online reporting tool, please go to ungass2010.unaids.org

Publications:

UNGASS Guidelines on Construction of Core Indicators for 2010 reporting (pdf, 612 Kb.) - http://data.unaids.org/pub/Manual/2009/JC1676_Core_Indicators_200 9_en.pdf

2001 Declaration of committment on HIV/AIDS (pdf, 1.84 Mb.) - http://data.unaids.org/publications/irc-pub03/aidsdeclaration_en. pdf
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