MIH-SP25

MODULE 9

CASE STUDY: DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

CASE STUDY: DATA FOR DECISION MAKING

Started on Saturday, 31 May 2025, 6:54 AM

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Completed on Saturday, 31 May 2025, 7:35 AM

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Situation

You are a mid-level manager supporting a women's empowerment program, which provides microloans to women with the goal of improving health. At mid-term, your evaluation specialist tells you that on-time repayment rates have been at 60%. In addition, clients report that they are so busy working to repay the loans that they have missed some ANC visits

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What data is given that alerts you to a problem?

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Two crucial pieces of information warn us of a software issue: 1. Only 60% of loans are repaid on time. This suggests that many women are having difficulty making their loan payments on time, which could be an indication of problems like insufficient income creation, irrational repayment plans, or financial stress. 2. Clients report skipping ANC (antenatal care) visits. This qualitative data shows that women are ignoring their health needs, particularly ANC visits, which are vital for the health of both mothers and children, since they are too busy attempting to pay back their loans.

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Can this data be used for monitoring purposes, evaluation purposes, or both?

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Monitoring

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Evaluation

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Both

That's right! This data could potentially be used for both monitoring and evaluation purposes. In terms of monitoring data tells you repayment rates at a particular point in time. It should suggest to managers that the program is off track, or that if these repayment rates continue the project will not be sustainable. There is also anecdotal evidence that the outcomes from the microlending program may achieved.

Feedback

That's right! This data could potentially be used for both monitoring and evaluation purposes. In terms of monitoring data tells you repayment rates at a particular point in time. It should suggest to managers that the program is off track, or that if these repayment rates continue the project will not be sustainable. There is also anecdotal evidence that the outcomes from the microlending program may achieved.

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Based on the anecdotal evidence of missed ANC visits, what additional data might be helpful that you could potentially gather?

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Quantative data :

How many times they missed the ANC visit and what trimester were they in?What percentage is completing the ANC visits ?

how much time women are spending on income-generating activities?

Qualitative data;

The perception of health vs. income priorities(Are women prioritizing work over health? Why?)

Feedback on program design ; Do clients feel the loan structure supports or conflicts with their health responsibilities?

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What will you do with this information?

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I will use the information to

Adjust the program to better support both health and financial goals,

Understand the root causes of missed ANC visits,

Monitor progress and improve accountability across the team and stakeholders.

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How might you communicate these findings to your colleagues? To your supervisor/department head?

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I will show them my findings and evidence in a presentation; display in charts the trends

Propose solutions, request for support and invite collaboration

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How might you use data to work with donors?

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Use data to support program modifications, such as: Piloting more flexible repayment schedules,Integrating mobile ANC services and Expanding monitoring tools . Also I will ask donors to fund or support these changes with the backing of mid-term evidence

Use Data to Demonstrate Accountability; like using data to make evidence based decisions not just reporting numbers

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How might you modify your program?

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Provide Practical Support to Client( Offer time management tools to help women balance health, business, and household responsibilities and Support clients in creating simple business plans that align better with their health needs and time availability.

May loans flexible repayment options and introduce grace period