This folder contains details related to implementing the data collection feature.

• The current way of collecting data is inefficient due to being mostly paper based, you have to manually email all the relevant stakeholders
• No standardization of availability and use
• No clear way of utilizing the data sitting in the source
• Need to analyze, annotate data to derive the necessary information out of it
• Problems related to the collection system that include but not limited to double entry, incorrect data etc.

• Single system to collect data
• Collecting data on multiple factors including both quantitative and qualitative
• Ability to build forms that allow flexibility
• Periodically update existing data and collect new data
• Store the collected data for further analysis

Read more about how we identified the tools listed the following section. Data collection tools and standards

1. OpenDataKit(ODK)
2. KoboToolbox

We self-hosted OpenDataKit and it can be accessed via this URL: https://noralodk.civicdays.in

Here you can find the instructions on how to use ODK that is currently live: How to use ODK

Our high level goals for managing data are:

1. Collect data
2. Transform data into a specific standard
3. Store data
4. Retrieve data and feed it into data analytics tools to do information mapping, exploratory analysis, create dashboards etc.