CARE Bangladesh, Helen Keller International (HKI), World Vision International (WVI)

M&E System for CARE Bangladesh, Helen Keller International (HKI), and World Vision International

CARE Bangladesh, Helen Keller International (HKI), World Vision International (WVI)

A consortium funded by USAID focused on improving food security, livelihoods, and health in Bangladesh.

Project Overview

Streams Tech developed STREAM, an automated Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for the SHOUHARDO III Program. STREAM integrates quantitative and qualitative data collection, geospatial analysis, and offline and online synchronization to track program results and improve decision-making.

Key Program Activities

Routine M&E: Supports data collection, surveys, and program tracking.
GIS Integration: Visualizes program coverage and demographic data.
Smart Card Management: Tracks participants and facilitates cash transfers.
Mobile App: Offline functionality for field data collection.

Technology Highlights

Web-Based Dashboard: Real-time tracking and reporting.
Mobile Application: Offline data collection with synchronization.
GIS Module: Spatial data analysis and visualization.
Data Synchronization: Seamless integration of offline and online data.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Program Tracking: Monitors activities and participant engagement.
Impact Measurement: Tracks food security and nutrition outcomes.
Survey Monitoring: Supports baseline, midline, and endline evaluations.

Key Challenges

Low Connectivity Areas: Data collection in regions with poor network coverage.
Data Validation: Ensuring data accuracy and timely validation across stakeholders.

Our Solution: STREAM

STREAM addresses these challenges by providing:

Routine M&E: Supports regular monitoring and data collection.
Real-Time Dashboards: Customizable insights and progress tracking.
Offline Data Collection: Ensures continuous data flow even in low-connectivity areas.
Secure Cash Distribution: Token-based system for cash transfers.

Technologies Used

Frontend: React.js, Bootstrap
Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL with PostGIS
Mobile App: Android with offline sync
Cloud Infrastructure: Secure hosting with encrypted data flows
Security: OAuth2, two-factor authentication for transactions

"STREAM has been used in the SHOUHARDO III project since 2017. Its dynamism and adaptability make it easy to use across web and mobile. Around 1 million beneficiaries are served, monitored, evaluated, and reported through STREAM."

Alamgir Hossain Patwary

MIS & GIS Manager, Care Bangladesh