Perspective from designing effective data visualization tools to empower decision-making in nutrition

Rana Y, Dongo G, Snead C et al. Sight and Life Magazine. 2021

DataDENT documented collaborative experience of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Nutrition Scorecard development. The design team, with members from the NGF health policy unit and DataDENT, engaged Governors, state- and federal-level multisector nutrition bodies, as well as development partners, to identify commitment indicators and other scorecard components. From the conception of the theory of change through to the launch and presentation of the first round of data, the design team noted several key reflections which expand on the insights from a global tool landscaping carried out by DataDENT, and which may help to inform other producers interested in developing similar DVTs for monitoring and accountability.

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