Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys
Data Interpretation, Further Analysis and Dissemination Workshop
UNICEF supported data
dissemination software (DevInfo)
Objectives of Session
To introduce participants to DevInfo
functionality
To outline the new support structures
available to help countries disseminate MICS
data using technology-based platforms
What is DevInfo?
DevInfo is a UN-supported initiative that
aims to translate large investments in data
collection into improved development
outcomes through the use of data
DevInfo Objectives
A database system that facilitates…
All data compiled in one system
Easy retrieval of data
Analysis of trends over time
Multiple sources of data
Data
Strengthening national monitoring
INDICATORS
Database
Integration of various tools/formats
Other Databases
Integration with Existing Systems
System Integration
The DevInfo database
system is designed to
be integrated with
existing systems
through data exchange
mechanisms
Adaptable
Customized
Databases
More than 140 national
statistics organizations and
other agencies have adapted
DevInfo into over 400 versions
Compliance with statistical
standards
Data Structure
Definition (DSD)
INDIA
Population Density
1901
INDIA
Population Density
1911
INDIA
Population Density
1921
INDIA
Population Density
1931
INDIA
Population Density
1941
INDIA
Population Density
1951
INDIA
Population Density
1961
INDIA
Population Density
1971
INDIA
Population Density
1981
INDIA
Population Density
1991
INDIA
Population Density
2001
Population Density
L02
States
INDIA
Population Density
L03
Districts
INDIA
Districts of the
State of Tamil
Nadu
Population Density
L04
Sub-districts
INDIA
Sub- Districts of
the State of Tamil
Nadu
INDIA
Earthquake
50
Point Layer
Earthquake simulation
751,000 children
Number of students in preschool
education
Area Nam e
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005
2005
2006
2006
Fem ër
Meshkuj
Totali
Fem ër
Meshkuj
Totali
Fem ër
Meshkuj
Deçan
263
271
534
296
328
624
311
312
Dragash
201
230
431
252
269
521
258
233
Ferizaj
723
765
1,488
934
1,048
1,982
875
969
Gjakovë
480
468
948
490
575
1,065
379
563
Gjilan
697
667
1,364
756
793
1,549
746
840
Gllogovc
251
305
556
342
367
709
332
341
Istog
223
158
381
252
299
551
248
299
Kaçanik
221
212
433
185
205
390
413
425
Kamenicë
141
185
326
229
243
472
213
196
DevInfo Online & My Data Demo
Ability to upload your own data immediately
CME Info
Dashboard powered by DevInfo
www.childmortality.org
data dashboards
Kosovo
Census
2011
di Profiles
Kosovo
Census
2011
Countdown to 2015 Profiles
http://www.childinfo.org
Old DevInfo Model
devinfo.org
DSG
coordination
social media
newsletters
CSF
DIA
FODs
implementation
planning
Support (Old Model)
• DSG “One-stop-shop” under CSF LTA (20092013)
 Helpdesk
 Software maintenance
 Training
• DevInfoLAC
• A few ad hoc individual consultants
• Master Trainer’s Network
Support (New Model)
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Separate: the initiative, software, vendors
Multiple LTAS holders -> competition
Continue DevInfoLAC model
No more “DevInfo Support Group”
Encourage individual consultants
Open Source Community
UNDG Expert Roster
support@devinfo.info coordinated by UNICEF
UNDG Expert Roster
• Formalize UN staff support mechanism
• Cost-effective support to UNCTs
• Endorsed by UNDAF Programming Network
(UN Development Group / UNDOCO)
• To be managed jointly by UNSSC and UNICEF
Rationale for Change
• DevInfo implemented by a single service
provider for 20 years
• Master Trainer Network defunct
• Scope to modernize dissemination tools at
lower cost by switching to open-source
approach and bringing in new ideas
• Following recommendations of audit and
evaluation activities.
Scope of LTAS
“Technology-Based Data Dissemination Services”
Five service categories with 14 personnel profiles
1. Training and Technical Services (TTS)
2. Mapping
3. Software Development and Maintenance
4. Data-driven Websites
5. Other (Non-Technical) Services
Seed Scientific
• Experience: visualizing.org, UNDP My
World visualizations
• Specialized expertise in data visualization
• http://www.seedscientific.com/
• Based in New York, USA
ThoughtWorks
• Larger, global company
• Experience with UNICEF projects,
refactoring code, large software projects
• Provides different rates for three different
localities
• http://www.thoughtworks.com/
• Based in Chicago, USA
SDRC
• Smaller company with DevInfo experience
• Excellent references from DevInfo-related
work in the Philippines and elsewhere
• http://sdrc.co.in/
• Based in Bhubaneswar, India
CSF
• Previous LTA holder
• Deep experience with DevInfo
implementation
• http://www.communitysystemsfoundation.org/
• Based in Ann Arbor, USA and Delhi, India
Using the LTAS
• Mini-bidding process, to ensure competitive
procurement of services
• Contracting office to prepare detailed scope of
services (TOR)
• Share with LTAS awardees
• Review technical and financial proposals (based on
LTAS daily rates)
• Select best option
• DPS to assist throughout this process
Using the LTAS
• DPS involvement strongly suggested due to:
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Global perspective of LTAS use
Prevent duplication of services
Ensure projects within scope of LTAS
Sharing best practices
Open source management
Monitoring use against ceiling
Supervisory role for LTAS recipients
Open Source Portal
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Open access to source code
Latest version always available
Proper documentation
Contributions from LTAS holders and others
Allow contributions from community
Use under appropriate licensing
DevInfo Open Source Community Consultant
onboard for 6 months
Next Steps?
• What role could DevInfo play, or what other
products/approaches should UNICEF take to promote
the dissemination and use of MICS data?
• Should UNICEF update the MICS4 template, based on
the new list of indicators and tabulation plan, to
produce a MICS5 template i.e. would any countries
be interested in that?
Contacts
For further support with DevInfo :
Peter Leth (global UN focal point)
pleth@unicef.org