PEPFAR's annual planning process is done either at the country (COP) or regional level (ROP).
PEPFAR's programs are implemented through implementing partners who apply for funding based on PEPFAR's published Requests for Applications.
Since 2010, PEPFAR COPs have grouped implementing partners according to an organizational type. We have retroactively applied these classifications to earlier years in the database as well.
Also called "Strategic Areas", these are general areas of HIV programming. Each program area has several corresponding budget codes.
Specific areas of HIV programming. Budget Codes are the lowest level of spending data available.
Expenditure Program Areas track general areas of PEPFAR expenditure.
Expenditure Sub-Program Areas track more specific PEPFAR expenditures.
Object classes provide highly specific ways that implementing partners are spending PEPFAR funds on programming.
Cross-cutting attributions are areas of PEPFAR programming that contribute across several program areas. They contain limited indicative information related to aspects such as human resources, health infrastructure, or key populations programming. However, they represent only a small proportion of the total funds that PEPFAR allocates through the COP process. Additionally, they have changed significantly over the years. As such, analysis and interpretation of these data should be approached carefully. Learn more
Beneficiary Expenditure data identify how PEPFAR programming is targeted at reaching different populations.
Sub-Beneficiary Expenditure data highlight more specific populations targeted for HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
PEPFAR sets targets using the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) System - documentation for which can be found on PEPFAR's website at https://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance/. As with most data on this website, the targets here have been extracted from the COP documents. Targets are for the fiscal year following each COP year, such that selecting 2016 will access targets for FY2017. This feature is currently experimental and should be used for exploratory purposes only at present.
Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Implementation Mechanism Narrative for WAMTechnology - FY_2010
1. Goals and objectives
The overall goals for this project are to:
? provide the National Department of Health (NDoH) with efficient and user-friendly electronic register software for TB/HIV and DR-TB program management ? assist NDoH decision makers via management reports, statistics and trends programmed into the software ? assist NDoH in the provision of effective user support via the national help desk (telephone, fax, e-mail or ETR.Net web site) and via onsite support or training workshop facilitation ? assist NDoH with the development of professional training and technical documentation ? provide hosting services for the relevant web-based software tools (e.g. ETR.Net web site and EDRWeb) ? provide equipment and internet connections to authorized users ? assist in the eventual handover of the relevant functions to NDoH
Specific objectives of this project are to:
? improve the features and quality of the ETR.Net and EDRWeb software tools ? To release updated versions of the ETR.Net and EDRWeb software once every quarter ? release updated versions of the related technical documentation once every quarter (or according to
NDoH/CDC requirements) ? provide daily user support to ±200 users in all 9 provinces of South Africa (or as needed by NDoH/CDC) during normal office hours in an effective manner, within acceptable time frames ? arrange and facilitate training workshops in all 9 provinces of South Africa (or as instructed by NDoH/CDC) ? train a core team of NDoH representatives (to be appointed by NDoH) in several important functions (e.g. technical support, training facilitation, etc.)
2. Linkages to PEPFAR strategy
It is extremely challenging to manage the serious situation experienced in South Africa, with respect to the co-infection of Tuberculosis and HIV, and the onset of drug-resistant Tuberculosis. Without accurate, timely and user-friendly data it would not be possible to effectively measure the impact of program and treatment activities in response to the epidemic. Such data is also critical to the decision-making process. The software tools implemented as part of this project are a very important component of the national health information system.
It is not possible though to implement software tools without a dedicated and skilled technical team. In addition, follow-up training workshops must be held to monitor and/or improve the user's progress and ongoing use of the tools.
For these reasons it is necessary for CDC to engage in a partnership with WAMTechnology, a local organization specializing in the relevant services and activities to support NDoH.
3. Geographic coverage
Both the ETR.Net and the ADRWeb systems are rolled out on a national basis in South Africa, covering all health districts in the country.
4. Contribution to health systems strengthening
This project addresses the following PEPFAR goal specifically:
"Strengthening the capacity of countries to collect and use surveillance data and manage national HIV/AIDS programs by expanding HIV/STI/TB surveillance programs and strengthening laboratory support for surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, disease monitoring and HIV screening for blood safety."
The software tools implemented as part of this project are used by the NDoH for surveillance and program management purposes. In addition to improvement of computer and technical skills, training of the end-users (at all levels) in the operation of the software tools also contributes to a greater understanding of the requirements of successful program management.
The eventual handover of several functions currently performed by WAMTechnology to NDoH is one of the primary goals of this project. This will be achieved by involving representatives appointed by NDoH in the relevant user support and training activities.
5. M&E Plans
The following table depicts the quantitative and qualitative measures which can be used to assess the relevant project activities.
Table1: Performance Measures Activity Quantitative Measure Qualitative Measure Software development Number of new or updated features; Number of defects fixed; Number of software releases Support incidents related to software failures; Software defects reported by users; Feedback from end-users and/or NDoH User support Number of support incidents reported; Average time to respond to incidents Number of support issues resolved; Feedback from end-users and/or NDoH Training
Number of training workshops attended/facilitated; Number of participants trained Feedback forms submitted by participants Project management
Quarterly financial and progress reports submitted according to deadlines; Attendance of quarterly meetings Project activities performed within agreed time periods and quality measures; Accuracy of financial and progress reports Web hosting Number of server downtime hours; Number of backups created Server connectivity speed and reliability
Budget Narrative for WAMTechnology - FY_2010
1. Services and Activities that are covered
The following list represents the major tasks for each software tool:
? ETR.Net Tasks ? Development of : ? improved reporting functionality, report drill-down functionality, graphing features and improved patient matching and duplication features ? standard data exchange formats ? new functionality to allow upload of data from ETR.Net to EDRWeb, ? a web-based version of ETR.Net ? an "occasionally-connected" version of ETR.Net ? Upgrade of database platform to SQL Server Express ? Further development of the ETR.Net website ? Arrangement and participation in training workshops
? EDRWeb Tasks ? Development of:
? export to external systems features (e.g. DHIS) ? an "occasionally-connected" version of EDRWeb ? Further development of reporting, analysis and patient movement tracking features ? Arrangement and participation in training workshops
? General Tasks ? Incorporation of patient management features ? Development of relevant tools or features for mobile platforms ? Ongoing user and onsite support, web hosting, maintenance and project management ? Participation in meetings and in relevant conferences
2. Project Management
WAMTechnology follows a project management methodology which ensures achievement of project milestones and delivery of deliverables within budget and time. Project management activities include:
? Plan and schedule financial and human resources ? Acquire project equipment, materials and consumables ? Provide and manage processes and procedures for user access, data security, end-user roles, responsibilities and liabilities ? Monitor and management of software releases and ongoing support
3. Project and Financial Reporting
WAMTechnology makes use of various software tools for recording and reporting project activities and expenses (e.g. AxoSoft's OnTime system, etc.). Quarterly reports include information regarding software changes/additions, support incidents, timesheets and expenses relevant to the reporting period.
WAMTechnology's finances are managed in accordance with the laws of South Africa governing Closed Corporations. All expenses are first approved by the client before proceeding.The company's annual financial report is prepared and audited by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
4. Budget Summary for Year 1 to Year 5
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total $430,710.00 $473,781.00 $521,159.00 $323,032.00 $215,355.00 $1,964,037.00 All costs are shown in U.S. Dollars.
