How to create a data collection plan in 7 steps
Melissa Kuenzi
What you need to know to design effective, secure, and insight-ready data collection plans for research, field teams, and more.
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From silos to systems: Building the future of data collection with SurveyCTO
Lawrence Li
Learn how SurveyCTO is enhancing data collection today by empowering users with secure, extensible workflows.
Great news for M&E: New workflow possibilities for SurveyCTO and TolaData users
Melissa Kuenzi
Collect data in SurveyCTO, then stream it automatically into TolaData to populate key indicators and reports for efficient M&E workflows.
How to analyze data from a survey: A step-by-step guide for meaningful insights
Melissa Kuenzi
Learn how to analyze survey data and start turning responses into real insights.
Data sharing, part 2: Syncing up for interoperability: Collaboration and partnerships
Melissa Kuenzi
Part 2 in our series on foundational strategies for data sharing to strengthen interoperability.
Data sharing, part 1: Building interoperability through effective strategies
Melissa Kuenzi
Explore foundational strategies for data sharing to strengthen interoperability.
How to create a data collection plan in 7 steps
Melissa Kuenzi
What you need to know to design effective, secure, and insight-ready data collection plans for research, field teams, and more.
From silos to systems: Building the future of data collection with SurveyCTO
Lawrence Li
Learn how SurveyCTO is enhancing data collection today by empowering users with secure, extensible workflows.
Seven ways to improve your community health assessment (CHA) with better data practices
Melissa Kuenzi
Learn how to conduct a secure, high-quality community health assessment with these practical data collection tips.
Best of suite vs. best of breed: Letting your priorities guide your tech stack
Maria Pervova
Do you need a one-size-fits-all platform, or a set of specialized tools? Learn the pros and cons of best-of-breed vs. best-of-suite!
Building a tech stack for interoperable data collection
Melissa Kuenzi
Using the right suite of digital tools can scale your business, reduce overhead, and drive greater impact for your research.
Data governance is key–here’s how to implement it
Melissa Kuenzi
Three practical steps towards implementing effective data governance to improve data security and achieve interoperability.
Protect Your Field Research: 5 Best Practices for Data Security
Melissa Kuenzi
Learn how to implement robust security measures in your fieldwork using tools to maximize data protection.
A data collection tool you can trust: We’re SOC 2 certified
Lindo Simelane
We are excited to share that SurveyCTO has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification and the audit report is now available.
How to get informed consent for remote surveys using SMS
Chris Robert
Learn how to use SurveyCTO and SMS messaging to request and record consent.
What is entity-based data collection, and when should you use it?
Melissa Kuenzi
Streamline complex projects using our offline case management feature, or build your own custom workflow.
How Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion empowers refugees with disabilities and their host community in Bangladesh with SurveyCTO
Melissa Kuenzi
Learn how Humanity & Inclusion uses SurveyCTO to provide essential services to over 30,000 people.
How IPA enhanced candidate discovery in rural Sierra Leone with SurveyCTO’s advanced offline features
Melissa Kuenzi
SurveyCTO’s advanced offline features enabled Innovations for Poverty Action to streamline candidate discovery in Sierra Leone
Reflecting on the 2025 Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference
Melissa Kuenzi
Team SurveyCTO went to the 2025 Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition. Here’s what we learned.
A year in review: 2024 from SurveyCTO
Melissa Kuenzi
SurveyCTO’s 2024 offerings and updates for data collection professionals making an impact.
Transitioning from Magpi? We have resources for you.
Melissa Kuenzi
Looking for an alternative to Magpi? You’re in the right place.
Great news for M&E: New workflow possibilities for SurveyCTO and TolaData users
Melissa Kuenzi
Collect data in SurveyCTO, then stream it automatically into TolaData to populate key indicators and reports for efficient M&E workflows.
Introducing SurveyCTO Academy
Melissa Kuenzi
Explore SurveyCTO Academy, a new, free online learning experience to help you learn about data collection and better leverage SurveyCTO.
Introducing 2024’s primary data collection research grant winners
Melissa Kuenzi
Meet the 2024 primary data collection grant winners and discover innovative projects from up-and-coming researchers driving
impact.