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A support information system for data management during project implementation: application in Tanzania
Water and sanitation (WatSan) programmes are usually implemented over several years and require
large amounts of information to be processed, so effective monitoring systems are essential. In this
paper we present a support information system (SIS) for monitoring WatSan programmes. A SIS is a
database system in which simple interfaces are used to store and process relevant data. Graphical
representations are incorporated to facilitate data analysis and provide better realtime
responsiveness
during the programme implementation phase. The Logical Framework may be used as the starting point
to define the tool. Experience has shown that this type of system must be created jointly with
professionals working directly on the programme in question. The system was applied to two
programmes in Tanzania and found to be suitable for both daytoday
monitoring and longterm
analysis. The information collected improved the knowledge of researchers, development planners, and
staff working on project implementation