data collection

Social science research often involves collecting personal and sensitive information. Data de-identification is one key way researchers can protect participants’ privacy.

To effectively track progress and evaluate results of community-driven initiatives, funders and nonprofits must start by asking what success looks like from the community’s perspective.

Lack of data, gaps in surveys, and analyses that leave out both the wealthy and the most vulnerable distort the level of inequality in India.

From respondent confusion to reporting errors, data collection often faces complex challenges. Here's how regular checks and training can help.

Product thinking ensures that organisations develop tech tools keeping real users in mind. Product managers can help bridge this gap.

Unreliable data continues to weaken policy implementation and forces officials to rely on guesswork. Here's how accurate administrative data enables effective governance.

Outcomes-based financing demands more than just tracking data—it requires a shift in how nonprofits use monitoring and evaluation to drive real impact.

Female enumerators lead in gender-sensitive surveys and efficiency, underlining the importance of gender diversity in data collection teams.

Productive fieldworkers are critical for nonprofits in India, yet their challenges often go unrecognised and unsupported. What are these challenges, and how can we address them?

Frontline workers and grassroots organisations routinely collect data but lack the resources to analyse and put it to use. Why is this a problem, and what can be done to address it?