WaterQuip Information Management System

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Systems Development

WaterQuip

Period

2022

Project Overview

An information management system for tracking water equipment usage and maintenance, improving resource allocation.

Objectives:

Scope:

The project supported TIDE’s dairy initiatives, covering farmer assistance and milk distribution efforts.
It integrated systems to track farmer activities, milk production, and logistics across programs.
The initiative provided tools to assess the impact of TIDE’s interventions on agricultural outcomes.
It also improved data sharing among stakeholders to enhance coordination and decision-making processes.

Solutions Provided

Designed a unified Management Information System (MIS) to centralize data from multiple TIDE initiatives, providing a single source of truth.
Implemented survey tools to collect data on dairy production, farmer demographics, and program participation, ensuring comprehensive insights.
Developed assessment protocols to evaluate farm performance and program impact, using standardized metrics for consistency and comparability.
Created a farmer database to store and manage detailed records, supporting targeted interventions and personalized support for dairy farmers.
Integrated reporting features to generate insights on program effectiveness, helping stakeholders make informed decisions and optimize resources.

Outcomes and Benefits

Increased dairy productivity by providing farmers with tools to track and optimize milk production and herd health.
Improved program coordination by centralizing data from multiple dairy initiatives, enabling better resource allocation.
Enhanced decision-making by offering real-time insights into dairy operations and program performance.
Facilitated knowledge sharing among stakeholders, leading to improved practices and outcomes in the dairy sector.