M&E Platform for the SHOUHARDO III Program
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. The SHOUHARDO III Program brings together leading international development organizations to strengthen resilience and well-being in some of Bangladesh's most vulnerable communities.
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
Core technology capabilities powering the STREAM platform:
Web-Based Dashboard
Real-time tracking and reporting
Customizable insights for program managers
Mobile Application
Offline data collection with synchronization
Field-ready interface for enumerators
GIS Module & Data Sync
Spatial data analysis and visualization
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 requiring offline-first solutions
Data Validation
Ensuring data accuracy and timely validation across multiple stakeholders and organizations
Our Solution: STREAM
STREAM addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive, integrated M&E platform:
Routine M&E
Supports regular monitoring and data collection
Quantitative and qualitative data integration
Automated survey management and tracking
Real-Time Dashboards
Customizable insights and progress tracking
Drill-down capabilities by region and indicator
Exportable reports for USAID and stakeholders
Offline Data Collection
Ensures continuous data flow even in low-connectivity areas
Background sync with conflict resolution
Field-ready mobile interface
Secure Cash Distribution
Token-based system for cash transfers
Smart card management for participant tracking
Two-factor authentication for transactions
Impact
With STREAM, the CARE-HKI-WVI consortium now operates with real-time visibility into program performance, streamlined data flows from field to headquarters, and evidence-based decision-making. The platform has enabled accurate tracking of food security outcomes, efficient cash distribution to beneficiaries, and comprehensive survey management across all program areas.
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