Overview
To optimize resource allocation and drive data-informed decision-making in the client country’s education sector, the World Bank and the Ministry of Education required a comprehensive school mapping system. CSM Tech implemented a GIS-based School Mapping Solution that digitized school infrastructure data, provided spatial insights, and enabled policymakers to improve equitable access to education.
Challenges
Managing over 40,000 schools across the client country required accurate, real-time data to guide funding and policy decisions. However, traditional data collection methods posed significant obstacles:
Solution: GIS-based School Mapping System
CSM Tech developed and deployed a GIS-based School Mapping System that integrates mobile-based data collection application with a centralized web-based platform to deliver real-time, location-based educational insights based on verified data by the concerned authorities. The system enables comprehensive mapping of all registered schools in the client country, facilitating data-driven infrastructure planning and funding allocation.
Key Features
- 01. Geospatial Data Collection – Mobile-based surveys capture school geo-coordinates, infrastructure details, and images, validated through a web-based dashboard by regional, zonal, and county authorities.
- 02. Multi-Layered Analytics – Used to gather granular insights of various administrative units and combines survey data with secondary datasets (Demographic & Health Surveys, Household Income, LSMS) to provide in-depth educational insights.
- 03. Strategic Planning Tool – Helps policymakers determine where, when, and what type of schools to construct by visualizing spatial school distribution and infrastructure gaps.
- 04. Equity & Accessibility Mapping – Identifies underserved areas, maps distances to the nearest schools, and analyzes socioeconomic factors affecting access to education.
- 05. Integrated Communication System – The platform integrates SMS and email gateways to automate notifications, ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement.
Unique Value Propositions
Benefits for All Stakeholders
For Educational Administrators
- Operational Efficiency – Streamlined data collection and validation processes, significantly reducing manual workload and eliminating data duplication.
- Infrastructure Monitoring – Enhanced the ability to track and assess infrastructure improvements, such as restrooms and classrooms, across multiple administrative levels.
For Local Communities and Schools
- Improved Accessibility – Enabled local insights into school availability and proximity, helping communities advocate for new schools or facility upgrades.
- Better Learning Environments – Directly contributed to infrastructure upgrades that improve student retention—especially for girls—with the provision of gender-segregated restrooms.
For Policymakers
- Data-Driven Planning – Enabled strategic investment and policy formulation by providing access to verified, real-time data on school locations, infrastructure, and accessibility.
- Equity in Education – Facilitated identification and support for underserved areas, helping to bridge gaps in access and resource allocation.
Impact
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- Mapped 34,694 schools across 10 regions in one year, ensuring accurate infrastructure and enrollment insights.
- Upgraded infrastructure facilities for 31,079 schools, including gender-segregated restrooms critical for female student retention.
- Enabled data-driven decisions for addressing disparities in historically underserved regions.
- Eliminated manual data collection inefficiencies, reducing administrative burdens on school authorities.
- Integrated SMS and email systems streamline communication between government agencies and educational institutions.
CSM Tech deployed the School Mapping System and empowered policymakers with actionable insights to drive sustainable, inclusive education development in the client country by leveraging GIS technology and data intelligence.
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