1. Discussions on the PMI AIRS Entomological Reporting
Aklilu Seyoum
July 2015

2. Introduction Periodic reports of findings should be submitted on time.
Field offices first should submit to the home office.
The work plans should always reflect the reporting deliverables, and that should be the basis for reporting.
Timely submissions are critically important for decision making process

3. Main Entomology reports
Results of the cone bioassay tests within the two weeks of spraying for quality assurance purpose
Susceptibility tests data 6 months before commencement of IRS
Semi-annual reports (twice a year)
Part of the end of spray report
Progress and Final (Annual) reports
Operational research reports where appropriate.

4. Major contents of reports
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussions
Recommendations
Conclusion

5. Main challenges and concerns
Delayed submission of reports
Quality of reports
Language
Inconsistencies (mainly numbers)
Lack of clarity
Interpretation of results

6. Conclusion
Report writing should be initiated well in advance to ensure the quality of writing.
It is important to work hard to improve the quality of reports

7. Thank you!