WHO Monitoring framework for the Global Strategy (2016-2030)

This report presents the indicator and monitoring framework for the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, (2016-2030) focusing on its Survive, Thrive and Transform objectives and 17 targets. The report details the selection process for the indicators and implications for monitoring, measurement, investments and reporting.

Based on technical reviews and an open consultative process, 60 indicators were selected. They refer to priority areas in the Global Strategy and have a proven measurement track record. The framework aims to minimize the burden of country-to-global reporting by aligning with 34 indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An additional 26 indicators are drawn from established global initiatives for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH). Together these 60 indicators provide sufficient depth and breadth for tracking progress on the Global Strategy and for evidence-informed advocacy and accountability for resources, results and rights. This framework can support national SDG and health monitoring, and countries could use additional contextual indicators as relevant. From the 60, 16 key indicators are selected as a minimum subset to provide a snapshot of progress on the Global Strategy. Other subsets of indicators could be used for communication with different audiences and on different topics.