MIS for Refugee Programs

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems Development

Danish Refugee Council

Period

2021 - 2023

Project Overview

A management information system consolidating efforts for refugee programs by Swedish Church Aid and Danish Refugee Council, focusing on data management and reporting.

Objectives:

Create a unified database for all refugee support program data.
Develop standardized reporting tools for consistent initiative updates.
Enable real-time data sharing among stakeholders for better coordination.
Enhance data security to protect sensitive refugee information.

Scope:

The project coordinated refugee programs across various regions, streamlining data management efforts.
It unified systems for different clients to create a single platform for tracking services and results.
The initiative standardized data collection to ensure consistency and reliability across all regions.
It also improved reporting capabilities to meet the diverse needs of stakeholders like donors and managers.

Solutions Provided

Designed a Management Information System (MIS) to aggregate data from various sources, providing a unified view of operations and performance.
Implemented advanced analytics tools to process and analyze data, generating actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Developed customizable reporting features to create tailored reports for different stakeholders, ensuring relevant and timely information.
Integrated real-time data updates to keep the MIS current, enabling users to make decisions based on the latest available information.
Ensured the system’s security and compliance with data protection regulations, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust.

Outcomes and Benefits

Enhanced coordination among refugee support agencies by centralizing data and streamlining communication channels.
Improved impact assessment by providing tools to track and analyze the effectiveness of support services over time.
Facilitated resource allocation by identifying gaps and needs through data-driven insights into refugee populations.
Strengthened program delivery by enabling real-time adjustments based on feedback and performance metrics.