Supervisory Information Management System

Country: Afghanistan
Location within country: Kabul
Name of Client: Islamic Relief Afghanistan
Start date: August 2022
Completion date: December 2022

 

Project Summary:This project involved the development of a critical information system for Islamic Relief Afghanistan (IRA) in support of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Area-Based Approach for Development Emergency Initiatives (ABADEI) program.

Project Context:Following the August 2021 political transition in Afghanistan, the ABADEI program aimed to deliver essential support to vulnerable communities across the country. Islamic Relief Afghanistan, leading implementation efforts in six key provinces, required a robust data management system to ensure program effectiveness.

Project Approach:

  1. Community-Based Intervention:

The ABADEI program focused on strengthening community resilience through various components, including:

  • Microgrants for local businesses
  • Cash-for-work initiatives
  • Assistance for vulnerable populations
  • Disaster mitigation efforts
  1. Innovative Data Management:

To optimize program impact, Islamic Relief Afghanistan partnered with Beyondsolutions to develop a cutting-edge Strategic Management Information System (SMIS). This system offered the following functionalities:

  • Real-time data integration from diverse sources
  • Timely access to critical performance metrics for field and management personnel
  • Robust data collection, analysis, and reporting tools, including:
    • Field Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) tools
    • Post-distribution monitoring tools
    • Activity progress reports
    • Comprehensive financial transfer datasets
  1. Integrated Operations and Performance Optimization:

The SMIS facilitated streamlined operations and efficient data management. Key benefits included:

  • Informed decision-making for program leadership
  • Effective project monitoring and identification of improvement areas
  • Maximized impact of the ABADEI program by optimizing resource allocation

 

Project Impact:The SMIS developed by Beyondsolutions played a pivotal role in enabling Islamic Relief Afghanistan to effectively deliver the ABADEI program and strengthen community resilience in Afghanistan.

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