From Silos to Systems: Data Lifecycle for Post-Distribution Monitoring

About the Webinar

Post-distribution monitoring is often treated as a standalone survey that is completely disconnected from the original distribution data. This siloed approach makes it difficult to verify beneficiary details or link feedback to specific deliveries.

In this session, we explore the PDM data lifecycle and the importance of moving to a relational data model. We will show you how to link what was delivered to how it was received to ensure that beneficiary feedback effectively closes the loop and directly informs future decision-making.

In summary, we cover:

• What is the data lifecycle for PDM?
• Why is it critical to move from “siloed” surveys to a relational model?
• Steps to design PDM indicators that close the feedback loop.
• How to set up linked forms, validation rules, and real-time PDM analysis in ActivityInfo.

Is this Webinar for me?

• Are you an M&E practitioner or program manager who wishes to learn more about ensuring data quality in post-distribution monitoring?
• Are you responsible for managing beneficiary data and want to see a practical demonstration of how to link your distribution lists to your PDM surveys to avoid data duplication and errors?

Then, join our Webinar!

About the Presenter and ActivityInfo

Firas El Kurdi is an Implementation Specialist at ActivityInfo with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Balamand) and certifications in MEAL (AUB’s Global Health Institute) and Google Data Analytics. Previously a Data Analyst and M&E Officer at NGOs including the Restart Center, he supported education, health, and protection programs for conflict-affected communities in Lebanon, funded by UN agencies and PRM. He brings a strong, data-driven approach to helping organizations deploy ActivityInfo effectively.

ActivityInfo is an information management platform perfect for monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian coordination and case management. For more than a decade, the ActivityInfo team has been supporting humanitarian operations and development programs worldwide catering for emerging needs for data collection and analysis. UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs use the platform to centralize and standardize data collection, display the impact of their activities while maintaining complete control on data access and changes. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands.