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Implementation Issues Regarding Databases
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5.1.
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5.2. Government databases need to adhere to government IT policy
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5.3.
Database functionality and security
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5.4.
What data the database(s) should capture
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5.5.
What software should be used?
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5.6.
Spatial analysis software is useful as part of a database
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5.7.
Linkage to other databases
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5.8.
Need for capacity building in database design and management to improve use of, and access to information
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HowTo Guide C9-1: Developing a Database
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HowTo Guide C9-2: Managing a Government Database Development Process
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Summary of Chapter 9 Knowledge and Skills
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Learning Activity
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Chapter 10: Supportive Supervision and Data Auditing Component 10: Supportive Supervision and Data Auditing
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Introduction
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Background Information and Definitions
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Results to Be Achieved When Implementing This Component
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4.
Benefits of Supportive Supervision and Data Auditing as Part of an M&E System
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Implementation Issues in Supportive Supervision and Data Auditing
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5.
5.1.
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Do not rely only on technology to “provide all the answers�
Supportive supervision and data auditing are integral parts of a routine monitoring system
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5.2. Adequate funding and skilled human resources for supportive supervision are needed
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5.3.
Supervision should be supportive
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5.4.
Data auditing focuses on all six data management processes
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