Where can I find a good, free M&E tool designed for mobile
devices?
Hi all, Using mobile devices to collect monitoring and evaluation data is getting popular. I would be glad if anyone can suggest a free but reliable tool of this type? Many thanks, Phong Vu
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Hello Phong,
There is an excellent free app that you may want to have a look at, called mWater. go to portal.mwater.co to design surveys and manage data, and go to Google play and download mwater app (or via web on app.mwater.co). It is geared towards monitoring WASH programs and very versatile to collect, analyse and map M&E data. It is not a full project management system - but you may find it suitable for your needs - as it is very user friendly. At WaterAid we use it for our sustainability surveys and now water point mapping, and exploring further options.
Hope this helps,
Arjen
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Thank you Arjen, it sounds interesting and I will definitely try it out.
Hello Phong,
You can try with OpenDataKit (ODK) or KoBo Toolbox, which is developed from the ODK platfoorm and seems to be a little more user friendly. They are both free, and will require some learning, but in general they are quite good. We used KoBo for developing a dumpsite assessment app and we are quite happy with it.
Just bear in mind that, in case you are collecting sensitive data (e.g. date of births, medical information, politically sensitive stuff) you will need to spend a little in data security to prevent access to/theft of your data. Please be safe and remember: passwords are like underwear, you need to change them often or you'll cause a stink :D
https://opendatakit.org/ https://www.kobotoolbox.org/tags/koboc...
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Many thanks, this seems to be a wonderful source!
You are welcome, I'm always happy to be of help.
I believe the manual provided in Novi Sonko answer includes even more options.
Hello Phong,
At the end of this document you will find a list of mobile based applications for monitoring and evaluations, some are free.
https://www.theclearinitiative.org/sit...
I am also working on the creation of an Information Management System for Monitoring and Evaluation that will have mobile based interfaces for data collection and reporting.
If you would like to test this new system when it is available please contact me: novisonko[at]gmail[dot]com.
Regards,
Novi Sonko, KnowledgePoint Coordinator
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Hi Novi Sonko, many thanks for your offer. I wish to test that IMS.
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