This article is accompanied by sample forms, dataset definitions and sample data saved in this folder.
1. Introduction
This use case demonstrates how SurveyCTO can be used as an off-the-shelf instrument for digitizing data collection tools from the Multi-sector Market Assessment (MSMA) guide by UNHCR and NRC. SurveyCTO offers a powerful solution that improves data accuracy to address the challenges of paper-based data collection and manual processes.
The primary objectives of this workflow are to improve data collection efficiency and offer flexibility for adapting the tools to various contexts and needs. By using this workflow, organizations conducting market assessments for cash-based interventions (CBI) can save time, reduce errors, and make more informed decisions.
This use case covers the following sections:
- Deploy the workflow now!
- Overview
- Workflow components
- Customization and improvements
- Bibliography (optional)
2. Deploy the workflow now!
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| Advanced users can find the sample workflow files in this folder. To better understand how all these workflow components relate to each other, take a look at section 4. Workflow components. For help with manual deployment, check out our support article Deploying form definitions and server datasets. |
3. Overview
In this workflow, you will be able to:
| Loop through selected items from a preloaded file | |
| Get the space-separated list of choices not selected in select_multiple | |
| Make sure that other options cannot be selected in select_multiple when “I don’t know” or “None” is selected | |
| Loop through selected items from select_multiple | |
| Loop through non-selected items from select_multiple | |
| Loop through non-selected items, including the 'Other' option, from select_multiple |
4. Workflow components
This workflow has 5 forms and 3 server datasets. Below, you can find a non-comprehensive list of all components, the correspondent files and main purposes:
Forms
| Name | Data Collection Tool 2A: Key Informant Questionnaire(Goods) |
| File(s) | Definition: Data Collection Tool 2A: Key Informant Questionnaire(Goods) form |
| Description | This tool helps you gather important information about market characteristics, the different players involved, and the availability and pricing of key goods. |
| Name | Data Collection Tool 2B: Key Informant Questionnaire (Services) |
| File(s) | Definition: Data Collection Tool 2B: Key Informant Questionnaire (Services) form |
| Description | This tool helps you understand both private and public services available for target populations. It also explores how these services might be expanded to meet future demand. |
| Name | Data Collection Tool 2C: Key Informant Questionnaire (Customer) |
| File(s) | Definition: Data Collection Tool 2C: Key Informant Questionnaire (Customer) form |
| Description | This tool is designed to gather essential information about market characteristics, key players, and the availability of core goods or services. |
| Name | Data Collection Tool 3A: Detailed Trader Questionnaire |
| File(s) | Definition: Data Collection Tool 3A: Detailed Trader Questionnaire form |
| Description | This tool includes structured interviews with traders in a specific marketplace. These interviews aim to gather detailed information about market characteristics, key players, and the availability and pricing of core goods. |
| Name | Data Collection Tool 3B: Detailed Service Provider Questionnaire |
| File(s) | Definition: Data Collection Tool 3B: Detailed Service Provider Questionnaire form |
| Description | This tool includes structured interviews with key informants to gain a detailed understanding of private and public services available for target populations. It also explores the potential for expanding these services to meet future demand. |
Enumerator Datasets
| Name | MSMA Enumerators dataset |
| Files(s) |
Definition: Enumerator dataset definition - MSMA enumerators Data: Enumerator dataset data - MSMA enumerators |
| Description | This server dataset stores a list of sample enumerators and their accompanying information. |
Server Datasets
| Name | MSMA Core goods dataset |
| Files(s) |
Definition: Server dataset definition - MSMA Core Goods Data: Server dataset data - MSMA Core Goods |
| Description | This server dataset stores a list of sample core goods and their accompanying information. |
| Name | MSMA Area list dataset |
| Files(s) |
Definition: Server dataset definition - MSMA Area List Data: Server dataset data - MSMA Area List |
| Description | This server dataset stores a list of sample areas/ departments/ regions. |
5. Customization and improvements
SurveyCTO has endless possibilities, so this workflow is only the beginning. Feel free to modify and expand on this workflow to fit your own needs. Here are some tips on what you can add:
- Add new variables: Depending on the local context, new fields or variables can be incorporated into the forms.
- Language localization: SurveyCTO allows the forms to be translated into multiple languages, making them accessible to local data collectors in various regions.
6. Bibliography
- UNHCR (2020) Multi-sector Market Assessment Companion Guide and Toolkit
- NRC (2017) Multi-sector Market Assessment Companion Guide
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