A guide for rolling out ActivityInfo in 4 steps
In this article, we present 4 steps along with recommended key tasks to help you roll out ActivityInfo or any other new system in your organization.
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A 6-step guide to Data Quality Assessments (DQAs)
A guide to DQA, a systematic process to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a data set, and to inform users of the ‘health’ of data.
ACDI/VOCA manages M&E at the global level and supports the success of over 25 project teams with a common MIS platform
To align the work of a large number of diverse projects which are spread out globally, the M&E team maintains information management systems that go beyond a ‘simple database’.
Getting Started with ActivityInfo - Introductory sessions
Learn more about database design, analyzing data and managing your ActivityInfo implementation.
From Theory of Change to database design
Learn more about the ToC, Results Frameworks, Logframes, Indicators, Measurement Methods and Designing a Meal System.
The ActivityInfo team achieves ISO 27001 certification
The ActivityInfo team has always considered information security a core element of its' mission. This year we formalized this approach by undergoing an external audit and achieving the ISO 27001 certification.
Evidence based decision making for M&E professionals and Program Managers working in humanitarian or development operations
Quality and use of evidence. Best practices for use of evidence
How ActivityInfo contributes to decreasing the environmental impact of information management
ActivityInfo has always been striving to minimize redundant effort in data management and data collection using environmentally-friendly technologies.
A complete guide for a project level M&E database
In this guide, we take a look at the concept of a project-level database to simplify your monitoring and evaluation efforts.
Inclusive and participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Listen to experts and learn more about inclusion and participatory M&E.
A quick guide on indicator meta-data
Why is indicator meta-data important and which critical elements should be included in the Indicator Reference Sheet?
Managing change during digital transformation in M&E teams
During the gLOCAL Evaluation Week 2022, M&E experts shared their insights on navigating change management while introducing new digital technologies into their organizations.
Measuring impact quantitatively
Design and collect. Statistics for impact measurement. Effect sizes.
Sample sizes
Choosing sample sizes, complex survey samples, adapting sampling methods to meet field needs and calculators for your work.
The impact of digital technologies on Monitoring and Evaluation; cases from the field, country offices and HQs
During the gLOCAL Evaluation Week 2022, M&E experts shared their insights on challenges and opportunities they came across during the digital transformation journey in their organization.
Case management: ActivityInfo as a protection information management system
In this blog post, we explore the use of ActivityInfo as an information management system for case management and referral. We take a look at the features used in case management and examples from the field and we compare it with open-source and on-premise solutions.
Paper to Mobile Data Collection - KnK in Pakistan improves efficiency and transparency by combining the ActivityInfo mobile app and platform
By replacing paper-based data collection with ActivityInfo Mobile Data Collection, KnK in Pakistan has witnessed remarkable improvements in both the process and the outputs of data collection within only 3 months of use.
From reporting to decision-making - How digital technologies are evolving data utilization to enable better decisions
Watch the recording from our panel discussion during the gLOCAL Evaluation Week 2022.
Data analysis and reports in ActivityInfo
Learn more about data analysis and creating reports, dashboards and more in ActivityInfo.
4 tips for effective partner capacity development when implementing an M&E system for a large-scale complex program
4 tips to ensure effective partner capacity development for working with M&E systems of large-scale programs.
Connecting ActivityInfo with ArcGIS Online
Using ActivityInfo's GeoJSON API, you can connect ArcGIS Online directly to your ActivityInfo database
Connect QGIS to an ActivityInfo form
Using ActivityInfo's GeoJSON API, you can connect QGIS directly to your ActivityInfo
What do donors expect from a project level M&E system?
Explore the key components of a successful Monitoring and Evaluation system and how these enhance data quality for programme level indicators.
Why choose off-the-shelf software for your humanitarian Information Management workflow
When it comes to choosing an Information Management system for humanitarian operation, off-the-shelf software such as ActivityInfo has proven to be lower-risk and more sustainable solution, in comparison to custom development software and open-source tools.
Working with the ActivityInfo API, Power BI, and R
Learn more integrations with external tools, the use of R language and the ActivityInfo API.
Choosing methods and tools for participatory M&E - Reflections and resources
In this article, we are looking at examples of participatory methods and tools for M&E and what we should keep in mind when choosing them. We also consider how participatory M&E can be adapted to virtual settings and link to a variety of resources and toolkits.
Database principles and MIS best practices
Best practices for databases, data collection systems and information systems
Working with formulas for data quality
Learn how to use formulas, Regular expressions and more for advanced control over your data
7 steps for setting-up a Monitoring & Evaluation system
In this article, independent M&E consultant, Susanne Neymeyer shares 7 key steps for the development of an M&E system and offers a tool to simplify conducting an M&E gap analysis.
34 countries use ActivityInfo to simplify humanitarian coordination; best practices from the biggest deployments
Highlights from the work of information management teams from UNHCR, IOM and UNOCHA. Explore their work on monitoring the Humanitarian Response in Lebanon, Uganda, Libya and in 17 countries working on the Response for Venezuela and get some inspiration for your 2022 response monitoring planning.
A guide for large scale humanitarian coordination: lessons learnt from IM experts across 3 continents
Database structures, information products and lessons learnt from some of the largest deployments of ActivityInfo in humanitarian coordination.
ActivityInfo for Protection, Child Protection and GBV activities case management
Learn how ActivityInfo can support the coordination of case management processes related to the Protection, Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence.
ActivityInfo for Protection, Child Protection and GBV activities reporting monitoring
Learn how ActivityInfo can support the coordination and monitoring of activities related to the Protection, Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence sector/cluster.
ActivityInfo for Rapid Response Mechanisms and emergency response monitoring
Learn how ActivityInfo can support RRMPs and enhance emergency response data management.
An introduction to participatory monitoring and evaluation: the missing link between inquiry and impact
In this article, we are looking at participatory M&E more closely. We will see how it challenges us to think differently about power, knowledge, and the role of practitioners and affected populations in M&E. We will also consider when we might use participatory approaches in the M&E cycle. We will explore participatory M&E in terms of its benefits and its relationship to human rights, and look at some of the challenges we might face in using participatory approaches.
A beginner’s guide to inclusive monitoring and evaluation: from talking to doing
In this guide, Ms Naomi Falkenburg addresses the concept of inclusive monitoring and evaluation and discusses the main characteristics of an inclusive M&E system. The guide also discusses how ActivityInfo can facilitate inclusive practices in data collection and information management.
To Monitoring and Evaluation professionals who want an effective data collection system but don’t know where to start
In the past, we discussed how ActivityInfo can be used for Monitoring and Evaluation and we took a look at how various features in the system can make the work of the M&E officer easier. In this article, we dive into a more advanced and detailed approach to help you transform your M&E plan into an effective data collection system.
Eight reasons to switch from Excel to web-based partner reporting
Despite being a powerful tool when analyzing data, spreadsheets have not been built to hold large amounts of data. That is why a more robust system designed for this purpose can benefit an organization working on complex data requirements. With this article we take a look at how ActivityInfo can help you tackle information management challenges and spreadsheet nightmare scenarios in 2023.
Transforming COVID-19 data management in Afghanistan
The fast developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic have created brand-new data management needs worldwide. The amount of data coming in from various sources and the pressure for daily, updated numbers and reports create an additional challenge both for the reporting sides and for the governments that collect these data. In this blog post we explore the adoption of ActivityInfo as a data management platform for monitoring the COVID-19 response in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as a result of the partnership between the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Afghanistan (AKAH,A) and the Ministry of Public Health in the country.
ActivityInfo as your Monitoring and Evaluation software
Having a monitoring and evaluation software in place is becoming an important component, if not a prerequisite, for the success of a project or a programme. The work of a monitoring and evaluation officer is simplified when an online system is used to centralize and standardize indicators and data colllection processes. In ActivityInfo, we provide database templates that can be adapted to your needs quickly and easily whether you plan to monitor programmes within your organization or you intend to cooperate with other partner organizations.
The use of ActivityInfo in the Ebola Response by UNICEF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In November 2018, UNICEF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo started using the software for monitoring activities related to the Ebola Response. We spoke with Mr. Ambroise Brou, Information Management Specialist for the Emergency situation in UNICEF DRC and Mr. Patrice Fillon, Information Management Specialist in the Ebola Response in UNICEF DRC who explained to us how ActivityInfo is used today by the organization and in particular in the Ebola Response.
Levels of Analysis in Information Management: how and how much to track
In this blog post we take the next step towards understanding how a successful Information System should work, by asking key questions, taking inspiration from our current users.
Logical Frameworks, Information Management Systems and ActivityInfo
In this blog post we examine what a Logical Framework (LogFrame) is, what an Information System is and what is the role of ActivityInfo in relation to these two.
Best Practices for Developing Internal Training Materials for reporting data in ActivityInfo
Compiling internal training materials for your staff or external partners can give stakeholders the confidence to fully participate in a new system. In this blog post, we have collected a number of great examples on training materials from ActivityInfo users, together with a few tips and tricks from our own team.