Stakeholders review indicators to track mental health policy implementation
Summary
Stakeholders in Kathmandu have reviewed and prioritised indicators to measure how effectively Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes are being implemented. The study will refine 27 shortlisted indicators and use the highest-priority ones in a wider analysis of Nepal’s mental health policy framework.
Key Points
- Stakeholders in Kathmandu reviewed and prioritised indicators to assess the implementation of Nepal’s mental health policies and programmes.
- The consultation was organised by EDCD under the Ministry of Health and Food Safety with partners including NHEA and the University of Washington.
- The research project is narrowing more than 200 indicators to 27, with 10 shortlisted for detailed review by stakeholders.
- The study is also being conducted in Colombia and Uganda, with results to inform Nepal’s mental health policy analysis.
