AfghanInfo Mobile App: Strengthening Data Dissemination
Afghanistan
2017
Project Description
In partnership with UNICEF Afghanistan and the Central Statistics Organization (CSO), CSF enhanced the AfghanInfo Mobile Application with real-time data management and multilingual functionality. Using the DFA Data Manager, the system enables dynamic data updates across dashboards and mobile platforms, improving the timeliness and accessibility of national statistics. CSF also conducted advanced training for UNICEF and CSO staff to strengthen national capacity for data management and dissemination—empowering policymakers with reliable insights for evidence-based decision-making in Afghanistan
Results
- Integrated a DFA-based data management system for AfghanInfo.
- Enhanced the mobile application and dashboard for real-time data updates.
- Introduced multilingual functionality to expand accessibility.
- Conducted advanced training for UNICEF and CSO staff on data management.
- Improved data quality, timeliness, and relevance for decision-making.
- Strengthened Afghanistan’s national capacity for data dissemination and analysis.
Features
- Centralized data management using the DFA Data Manager.
- Real-time synchronization between data warehouse and mobile app.
- Multilingual interface (Dari, Pashto, English).
- User-friendly visual dashboards with interactive charts and maps.
- Mobile app designed for offline use in low-connectivity areas.
- Capacity-building program for national administrators.
Facts
Project Code
P0520
Country
Afghanistan
Year
2017
Donor
UNICEF
Budget
0.059Million USD
