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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?. DISTRICT IN NORTHERN REGION. Field Staff. Field Staff. Field Staff. Field Staff.
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Enhanced District Data Systems for Improved Plans How to utilize data for district planning
DISTRICT IN NORTHERN REGION Where does data come from?
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How does data link to the National Development & Planning Systems?
Planning System Framework District Data Informing Plans Trending Indicators Activity Prioritization Plan Monitoring Medium Term Development Plan Annual Action Plan Plan Implementation
Our ProductIt’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
Our Tools • 1. Centralized Databank District Data Informing Plans Trending Indicators Activity Prioritization Plan Monitoring Medium Term Development Plan Annual Action Plan Plan Implementation
Graphing Data JSS Enrollment and BECE Results
Our Tools • 1. Centralized Databank District Data Informing Plans Trending Indicators Activity Prioritization Plan Monitoring Medium Term Development Plan Annual Action Plan Plan Implementation • 2. Project Monitoring System
Benefits to Districts 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
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?