Enhanced District Data Systems for Improved Plans How to utilize data for district planning
The Context Why District Data Systems are Important?
DISTRICT IN NORTHERN REGION Where does data come from?
Where is data stored? GES District Assembly MoFAGHS ? Field Staff DISTRICT IN NORTHERN REGION
COMMUNITYPOPULATION # OF BOREHOLES WATER COVERAGE N-NALOG 65400% KPEIGU % NAMOR % NANYENI 34500%
COMMUNITYPOPULATION # OF BOREHOLES WATER COVERAGE FAILED BOREHOLE ATTEMPTS N-NALOG 65400%4 KPEIGU %1 NAMOR %2 NANYENI 34500%0
COMMUNITYPOPULATION # OF BOREHOLES WATER COVERAGE FAILED BOREHOLE ATTEMPTS GUINNEA WORM CASES N-NALOG 65400%40 KPEIGU %130 NAMOR %20 NANYENI 34500%00
How does data link to the National Development & Planning Systems?
Planning System Framework Medium Term Development Plan Annual Action Plan Plan Implementation District Data Plan Monitoring Informing Plans Trending Indicators Activity Prioritization
Our Product It’s more than a tool. It’s a process for utilizing data in decision making Customized District Data System
Our Process Phase 1: Learn – Perform needs assessment and develop service package with DPCU Phase 2: Develop – Co-create tools and processes with DPCU to enhance district data systems Phase 3: Establish – Roll out enhanced district data systems through targeted district officer skill development Phase 4: Sustain – Integrate enhanced data system into DPCU functions
Our Principles People Focused Not delivering a program, delivering a service. We focus on people. Skill development is continuous, practical, and relevant District-Level Innovations Address district-specific constraints to managing and utilizing data Enter into a co-creative process with district partners to develop district data systems
Medium Term Development Plan Annual Action Plan Plan Implementation District Data Plan Monitoring Trending Indicators Activity Prioritization 1. Centralized Databank Informing Plans Our Tools
Community Level Data
District/ Area Council Data – Trending Indicators
Mapping District Indicators
Graphing Data JSS Enrollment and BECE Results
Medium Term Development Plan Annual Action Plan Plan Implementation District Data Plan Monitoring Trending Indicators Activity Prioritization 2. Project Monitoring System 1. Centralized Databank Informing Plans Our Tools
Entering Project Information
Tracking Project Status
Generates transparent and consistent district decision making processes Allocation of limited district resources to areas of greatest need Increased likelihood of getting project proposals accepted by development partners Efficient knowledge transfer between district officers Solve community arguments related to allocation of government resources District data systems are a performance indicator in FOAT Benefits to Districts
Questions we are exploring What is an appropriate level of complexity to sustain district data systems? How can a data officer or M&E officer position be institutionalized? How can the approach be scaled with limited resources? Should this service be incorporated into the functions of the RPCU? How can decision makers be incentivized to use data to inform decisions? How can districts create district-specific tools with high turnover of staff?