4. How to create data collection and monitoring system?
Effective data collection and monitoring system
can promote good governance
and support an implementation of lifelong learning programs.
There are main three parts in the system.
1. Data collection process
In general, most routine data are collected
at CLC or district level.
The data collection team at this level is normally led by CLC facilitator or manager
They collect routine data
such as number of learners, graduates and programs
and submit it to the district center.
The data collection can be done twice a year.
The district center can review quality of the data
and submit the verified data
to the national office through an online system.
2. data archive and analysis
Once all data are submitted and archived in the online system,
It is easy to be analyzed by all levels
from CLC district, provincial or regional to national levels.
3. data usage for better planning and publication
All levels can make use of the data in many ways.
The CLCs and and district centers can make use of the data
to improve lifelong learning programs and CLCs.
Analyze the data to engage more learners at the centers.
Develop annual plans and reports on NFE and lifelong learning programs
and internal and external education quality assessment report.
and use the data to support a fund-raising proposal
submitted to local government or private sector.
The provincial or regional offices can use the data
to support district and local centers.
They also prepare annual report based on the data.
The national office can benefit from the collected data.
They can develop an annual statistical report
and publishes it to the public.
They can use the data to update lifelong learning policy
to meet current needs and trends.
Ensure systematic and regular monitoring
and evaluation process of lifelong learning programs and CLCs.
This will support better planning
and also help the country to monitor
its progress towards lifelong learning.
Develop budget proposal by using evidence-based data
and use the data to advocate lifelong learning.
"Good Governance" can contribute greatly to the successful delivery of lifelong learning programmes.
Here are 4 key takeaways from this video.
1. Ensure that all government bodies play their roles
2. Develop good lifelong learning policy
3. Decentralization needs to be accompanied
by strong capacity development of governing bodies at local levels
4. Create good data collection and monitoring system for better planning
and reporting for accountability