Training on Digital Tools for WASH Data Collection and Monitoring

Module 1: Foundations of WASH Monitoring and Digital Tools

• Introduction to WASH monitoring frameworks and indicators

• Overview of digital innovations in WASH data management

• Benefits and challenges of using technology in field operations

• Case Study: Evolution of GIS for WASH programs

Module 2: GIS for WASH Mapping and Infrastructure Planning

• Basics of GIS and spatial data for WASH

• Mapping water supply, sanitation, and hygiene facilities

• Creating spatial databases for WASH service delivery

• Hands-on: Mapping WASH infrastructure GIS projects

Module 3: Mobile Data Collection for WASH Programs

• Introduction to mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO)

• Designing WASH-specific survey forms and tools

• Conducting field assessments using smartphones and tablets

• Real-Life Application: Mobile data collection WASH use cases

Module 4: Remote Sensing for WASH Monitoring and Environmental Analysis

• Fundamentals of satellite imagery and remote sensing in WASH

• Detecting water sources and flood-prone areas

• Monitoring environmental risks affecting WASH services

• Practical: Remote sensing WASH monitoring scenarios

Module 5: Data Integration, Visualization, and Decision Support

• Integrating GIS, mobile, and remote sensing data

• Developing dashboards for WASH reporting (Power BI, ArcGIS, etc.)

• Data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes

• Visualization techniques for communicating WASH data

Module 6: Real-Time Monitoring and Early Warning Systems

• Designing digital platforms for live data feeds

• Trigger-based alerts for sanitation and water safety monitoring

• Case Study: Digital monitoring tools in emergency WASH settings

• Building WASH alert systems for rapid response

Module 7: Participatory Mapping and Community Engagement

• Introduction to participatory GIS for WASH

• Engaging communities in data collection and validation

• Digital inclusion in WASH monitoring systems

• Practical: Community-led WASH mapping using open tools

Module 8: Policy, Governance, and Digital Data Ethics in WASH

• Legal and ethical considerations for digital WASH data

• Data protection and responsible data use in humanitarian settings

• Government policies supporting digital WASH monitoring

• Frameworks for data sharing and interoperability

Module 9: Designing Technology-Driven WASH Monitoring Systems

• Planning a digital WASH M&E system from scratch

• Selecting appropriate tools based on program needs

• Resource and capacity considerations for implementation

• Group Work: Developing a digital WASH M&E roadmap

Module 10: Case Studies, Presentations, and Action Planning

• Review of successful GIS for WASH programs

• Participant presentations on digital monitoring solutions

• Developing organizational action plans for digital integration

• Closing discussion and course evaluation