The document summarizes discussions from Day 1 of a conference exploring the use of the Child Status Index (CSI) tool. Key topics discussed included: 1) How to align CSI programs across different levels and analyze existing tools like the CSI used in Nigeria. 2) How to collect, ensure quality of, and make the CSI tool easy to use by volunteers. 3) Practical experiences using the CSI tool, how widely it is used, and questions around research and monitoring. 4) An introduction to the CSI tool, the 12 outcomes it evaluates, and basic steps for administering it.

1. Recap for DAY 1 Yesterday, We put forward that, after the conference, we expect to have explored: How to align programs from low level to national level How to analyze existing tools in line with CSI (Nigeria case) How to collate data where tool is used How to make sure that the data collected is right Whether the tool is a guide to the work or a standard format to use How standard the tool is to math all cases of countries How to make CSI tool easy to use by volunteers Understand when the tool is applied or who is to use the tool?

2. What experience with sub recipient and how to train for them to train others What is really CSI tool and how countries are using the tool, and how they analyze the data How to identify an OVC in quantifiable terms How to link CSI tool to other Child wellbeing tools similar to it If there is a quality assurance around the tool Practical experience on the tool What are the potential advantages of the tool for application on wider scope? How long does it take to use the tool? How to administer the tool? Is it as a research work or community component?

3. How to apply the tool based on experience How widely (exactly how many countries) is the tool and where is used nationwide Can the tool be used as a sample or applied to each OVC Can the tool be used in routine and how often would it be used as a monitoring tool What about issues of ethical clearance if we use the tool as a research How to get the sample? How to identify the household where to administer the tool Besides national coverage, what is the frequency of the evaluation including logistics issues?

4. In the introduction to CSI, we learnt: The rationale behind the CSI tool and how it was developed The twelve outcomes that the CSI tool evaluates Characteristics and advantages of the CSI and 5 basic steps to administer it Training on how to use the tool (including volunteers’ training) , who implements it and how often.

5. On using the CSI at the child and household level, we saw different scenarios: Examples of using CSI when gathering information for research/evaluation Examples of using the CSI to answer clinical and research questions In the framework of case study, Jeopardy game practice was useful and the cases discussed during round-tables were recommended for documentation. YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME!