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SDN weekFeb. 23, 2012David Michaud, Senior WSS specialist, LCSUW
ICT4H2OSIASAR: An information system to
support sustainable services in Central America
Structure of the Presentation
The ContextThe ProcessThe ConceptThe PlatformThe Lessons
SIASARContext
ContextNOT a citizen’s monitoring or accountability
system…Motivation
Self-sustaining water or sanitation systems are rareVery little information to determine where needs lie
and what priorities should guide sector policyProblem with existing information systems
Developed and implemented outside the sector’s institutional framework
Usually managed by a few “chosen ones”, no data sharing
Information not of value for day-to-day operatorsGenerally focused on the investment part
SIASARProcess
ProcessProduct of continuous interaction with the
three countries, 5 donors, and 10 agenciesHighly participative process
Four successive workshops (moving from technical to ICT)
Programmers from the Bank and three countries
Two piloting stages (first with in paper form)Focused on conceptual model rather than
technology platformCurrently in alpha phase, testing
SIASARConcept
VisionTo provide updated, complete and reliable
information about rural WSS services…… enabling actors to identify needs, set
priorities, plan and program interventions, monitor and evaluate progress, and coordinate decision making in sector…
… thereby improving the coverage, quality and sustainability of these services.
Community
Service ProviderSystem
TA provider
Community
Service ProviderSystem
TA provider
Lead agency
Other Govt agenciesNGOs
Donors, MDBs etc.
Object of information
Enter and update information
Valida teinformation
Consult and useinformation
Academia, CSOs
Other actors
DATA COLLECTION AND VALIDATION
• Population• Construction
date• Tariff level• Etc.
Basic data
• Coverage• Cost recovery• Service quality• Etc.
Indicators
• Performance of Service Provider
• Condition of water system
• Sustainable coverage in community
Performance ranking
A (very good) -> B -> C -> D (poor)
INFORMATION FLOW
SIASARPlatform
Technological PlatformA database
Hosted in each country, or in the cloudMySQL
A web interface with five modulesAdministrationData inputIndicatorsReportsMaps
A mobile interface (android) for smartphones and tabletsAutomatic data uploadGPS capability
www.siasar.org
SIASARLessons
Looking backTechnology is cool… but should not come in
the way of solid conceptWorking with three clients and 10 agencies
was complex – will it pay off?Sector and ICT crowds speak a different
languageSharing data doesn’t come so naturally –
confidence building!
The proof is in the pudding… so keep posted!
