A. SURVEYS & STUDIES

All Types of Surveys & Studies
With our methodological approach, we can do (and have done) all types of surveys: Needs Assessments, Sector- or Subject-Matter Overviews/Studies, Research, Outcome/Impact Assessments, Tracer Studies, Evaluations and others. Essentially: whatever you want to know, we will find a way to know it.

From qualitative to quantitative
We cover the whole spectrum: From semi-structured qualitive studies and group discussion (usually using the bullet-point approach for analysis) to large-sample quantitative surveys (providing descriptive charts and tables, but also inferential statistics, if required).

The DataVerse Mixed Method Solution
Ideally, qualitative questions are included into medium- or large-samples. Then, we don’t only know which opinions, experiences or examples people have, but also how prevalent they are in the general population and if they are rather singular ones or rather widespread. Often, people struggle with the analysis of such large qualitative datasets. We have developed a (main & sub) categorization process, which allows us to do such analysis thoroughly and cost-effectively.

Over the years developed quality standards
Over the years, we have developed detailed Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) on how survey and questionnaire design, translation and language, interviewer trainings and interviews, data-analysis and report writing. A five pages overview can be provided on request.


B. DATABASES, DIGITALIZATION & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

What is the Purpose of your system?
DataVerse thinks results- or purpose-oriented. Before just establishing a database, the purpose of the to-be-built system needs to be understood. Depending on this actual need, we can help you to just improve the templates or processes, introduce a semi-digital system (like dropbox, google sheets or Kobo Collect) or develop a full-fledged online/digital system/database (or web-application).

System and Workflow
Most importantly, any good system mirrors the respective workflow in the best way, with the digital aspect effectively linking the actors in the system.

All Functions provided
All systems we have all functions, that have ever been requested. This includes Registry Windows, User Management, Approval and Decline Buttons, Validation of entered information, automatic Calculations, Tables to show datasets, Export to Excel or Word, Import function and Document Uploads and Downloads, Dashboards, Notifications, History, and multiple-language navigation.

Digitalized Project Management System (DPMS)
Status Apr. 2025, DataVerse has designed, programmed and supports the operation of 3 large-scale development projects in a fully digital way. Whenever any project budget is spent, up to 100 implementing agencies (from national to district-level) upload their Budget Requests and Reports into the DPMS, creating full transparency. Activity-specific Datasheets enables to system to comprehensively record and make accessible all M&E-, Safeguards- and other useful information and saves all implementation-generated and other files. The DPMSs also include many further functions as listed above.

C. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
(MONITORING SYSTEMS, PLANNING, SAFEGUARDS, ETC.)

Comprehensive / integrated approach
In many assignments, DataVerse provides a combination of ongoing management or M&E support and either Surveys or Systems (see previous slides). Such a combination has shown to be maximum effective to make projects work.

We are Facilitators
Throughout our work, we often facilitate workshops and processes in general. We strongly emphasize the visualization of what has been said and agreed, and we thereby ensure joint and informed decision making and efficient and timely finalization of tasks.

The significance of Planning
Experience has shown, that a key entry-point for effective Management Support often is the planning of what to do. Stemming from the experience of dozens of projects, DataVerse now has a highly-developed Toolbox for effective planning templates and processes.

Toolbox
Over the years, DataVerse has not only developed standard templates and workflows for planning, but also for multiple other topics such as results models, indicator matrix, trainings & workshops valuations and tracer studies.

Prepared for all types of clients & situations
With our methodological approach as major asset, we can adapt to any situations and have been able to work for many sectors, countries, organizations or companies and we can easily further expand the scope of our operations.