Apoyo técnico en la gestión de información estratégica y seguimiento de indicadores para la planeación institucional de la Gobernación de Santander

Abstract

The planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes carried out by government entities require reliable, well-structured, and up-to-date statistical information to support decision-making and achieve institutional objectives. In this context, the Government of Santander has implemented initiatives aimed at strengthening its planning instruments through the use of strategic indicators associated with the 2024–2027 Departmental Development Plan, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Territorial Statistical Capacity Index (ICET). These activities require continuous efforts in data collection, analysis, and information management. The professional internship focused on supporting these activities through the characterization of strategic indicators, the search and collection of statistical information from official sources, the updating and organization of institutional databases, and assistance in the preparation of reports related to the plans, policies, and strategies of the Government of Santander. To accomplish this, official information sources were consulted and reviewed, statistical records were consolidated and verified, and support was provided for the administrative and documentary processes required by the institution. The activities carried out contributed to strengthening the information management processes used by the Planning Secretariat to monitor indicators, action plans, and other institutional management instruments. They also improved the organization and accessibility of strategic information required for monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making processes aimed at promoting the department’s development, highlighting the essential role of statistical information as a key foundation for evidence-based public management.