Collaborations to Create Data-Led Impact
Key learnings from the session:
- Data serves multiple purposes, including learning, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making. It highlights problems, tests solutions, and sets agendas for policy changes. Presenting insights from data analysis to key stakeholders aids in building trust, impact creation, and decision-making.
- From the perspective of NGOs - strong data foundations are essential for program scaling, sustainability, and better decision-making.
- From the perspective of academia - data develops an understanding of different pathways to engage communities, allowing NGOs and academics to formulate targeted solutions crucial for decision-making, assessing intervention effectiveness, and adapting programs as needed.
- From the perspective of NGOs and philanthropy - leveraging data helps NGOs communicate impact to stakeholders, attracting donors and resources. It showcases the extensive knowledge NGOs possess about communities and fosters honesty in conversations among stakeholders, including NGOs, donors, government, and academics.