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Multi-sector Market Assessment (MSMA)

This article is accompanied by sample forms, dataset definitions and sample data saved in this folder.

1. Introduction #

This use case demonstrates how SurveyCTO can be used as an off-the-shelf instrument for digitizing data collection tools from the Multi-sector Market Assessment (MSMA) guide by UNHCR and NRC. SurveyCTO offers a powerful solution that improves data accuracy to address the challenges of paper-based data collection and manual processes.

The primary objectives of this workflow are to improve data collection efficiency and offer flexibility for adapting the tools to various contexts and needs. By using this workflow, organizations conducting market assessments for cash-based interventions (CBI) can save time, reduce errors, and make more informed decisions.

2. Deploy the workflow now! #

Click below to view this workflow in the Hub and install it on your server.

Install Workflow

Advanced users can find the sample workflow files in this folder. To better understand how all these workflow components relate to each other, take a look at section 4. Workflow components. For help with manual deployment, check out our support article Deploying form definitions and server datasets.

3. Overview #

In this workflow, you will be able to:

	Loop through selected items from a preloaded file
	Get the space-separated list of choices not selected in select_multiple
	Make sure that other options cannot be selected in select_multiple when “I don’t know” or “None” is selected
	Loop through selected items from select_multiple
	Loop through non-selected items from select_multiple
	Loop through non-selected items, including the ‘Other’ option, from select_multiple

4. Workflow components #

This workflow has 5 forms and 3 server datasets. Below, you can find a non-comprehensive list of all components, the correspondent files and main purposes:

Workflow Component Files
Click on the section to access the files.

Forms

Name	Data Collection Tool 2A: Key Informant Questionnaire(Goods)
File(s)	Definition: Data Collection Tool 2A: Key Informant Questionnaire(Goods) form
Description	This tool helps you gather important information about market characteristics, the different players involved, and the availability and pricing of key goods.

Name	Data Collection Tool 2B: Key Informant Questionnaire (Services)
File(s)	Definition: Data Collection Tool 2B: Key Informant Questionnaire (Services) form
Description	This tool helps you understand both private and public services available for target populations. It also explores how these services might be expanded to meet future demand.

Name	Data Collection Tool 2C: Key Informant Questionnaire (Customer)
File(s)	Definition: Data Collection Tool 2C: Key Informant Questionnaire (Customer) form
Description	This tool is designed to gather essential information about market characteristics, key players, and the availability of core goods or services.

Name	Data Collection Tool 3A: Detailed Trader Questionnaire
File(s)	Definition: Data Collection Tool 3A: Detailed Trader Questionnaire form
Description	This tool includes structured interviews with traders in a specific marketplace. These interviews aim to gather detailed information about market characteristics, key players, and the availability and pricing of core goods.

Name	Data Collection Tool 3B: Detailed Service Provider Questionnaire
File(s)	Definition: Data Collection Tool 3B: Detailed Service Provider Questionnaire form
Description	This tool includes structured interviews with key informants to gain a detailed understanding of private and public services available for target populations. It also explores the potential for expanding these services to meet future demand.

Enumerator Datasets

Name	MSMA Enumerators dataset
Files(s)	Definition: Enumerator dataset definition – MSMA enumerators Data: Enumerator dataset data – MSMA enumerators
Description	This server dataset stores a list of sample enumerators and their accompanying information.

Server Datasets

Name	MSMA Core goods dataset
Files(s)	Definition: Server dataset definition – MSMA Core Goods Data: Server dataset data – MSMA Core Goods
Description	This server dataset stores a list of sample core goods and their accompanying information.

Name	MSMA Area list dataset
Files(s)	Definition: Server dataset definition – MSMA Area List Data: Server dataset data – MSMA Area List
Description	This server dataset stores a list of sample areas/ departments/ regions.

5. Customization and improvements #

SurveyCTO has endless possibilities, so this workflow is only the beginning. Feel free to modify and expand on this workflow to fit your own needs. Here are some tips on what you can add:

Add new variables: Depending on the local context, new fields or variables can be incorporated into the forms.
Language localization: SurveyCTO allows the forms to be translated into multiple languages, making them accessible to local data collectors in various regions.