Open Review of Coverage methodologies

In mid-2014, the Coverage Monitoring Network coordinated an independent, participatory review of the three (3) available coverage methodologies; Semi-Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC), Simplified LQAS Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SLEAC) and Simple Spatial Survey Method (S3M). The CMN commissioned this review in order to increase understanding, ownership and uptake of the different methodologies. In recent years, the profile of coverage methodologies has amplified. Due to increased implementation by a wide variety of organisations, an increased amount of challenges have been encountered and doubts arisen, with some questions remaining unanswered. As a result, to help clarify confusions and issues, the present review was commissioned by the CMN with the explicit objective of improving existing coverage methodologies through participatory review with users of the methodologies.