What the client needed
The Data Mentorship Programme builds the capacity of government health staff to analyse and use data, supporting the elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B across sub-Saharan Africa. It was developed by IQVIA and the University of Zambia under the 2gether 4 SRHR initiative.
After successful implementation in 14 countries, UNAIDS needed to know whether the programme was effective, scalable, replicable and sustainable enough to expand into other regions. It required an independent review to guide future investment and institutionalisation.
How M31 Research delivered
Commissioned by the UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa, M31 Research carried out a light external review of the programme. We used a qualitative approach, combining a desk review with key informant interviews across all 14 countries, to assess its effectiveness, replicability, scalability and sustainability.
What we delivered
- Desk review of programme documents
- Key informant interviews across 14 countries
- Assessment of effectiveness, replicability, scalability and sustainability
- Final report with recommendations
What changed for the client
UNAIDS received a clear roadmap for strengthening and expanding the programme. The review's insights informed strategic planning for a fourth phase and guided UNAIDS' engagement with governments and donors on long-term institutionalisation.
Key findings and outcomes
- Integrate the mentorship into national systems
- Improve cost-efficiency through digital delivery
- Scale through academic institutions and regional bodies
- Use alumni networks to sustain impact
