Workshop: Mobile data for safely managed waterGSMA Mobile for Development Utilities Africa Working GroupJohn Feighery

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Millennium Development Goals (1990-2015)

2.6 billion people gained access to improved drinking water sources

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Millennium Development Goals (1990-2015)

2.6 billion people gained access to improved drinking water sources

But is improved drinking water safe?

Water Quality: A global crisis

At least 1.8 billion people drink water that is contaminated with fecal bacteria

Recent national water quality surveys found:•Nepal: 71% of water sources and 82% of household drinking water contained E. coli •Ghana: 44% of sources and 72% of households

“By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.”

#MapWASH@mWaterCo

What gets measured gets done.

#MapWASH@mWaterCo

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How can mobile help? ‣Free the data locked in paper forms ‣Task shifting to frontline workers ‣Automate analysis and visualization ‣Communicate in real time for problem reporting and resolution ‣Access to open data for accountability and public awareness ‣Share data across organizations and sectors

#PaperIsWhereDataGoesToDie

mWater Cloud

Mobile data collection apps

Survey design and data portal

Maps and dashboards

API

Custom apps and visualizations

Your app

#MapWASH

Test kits

mWater: a free mobile data collection, analysis and visualization platform

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Issue tracking and notifications

Free platform business model

Multi-Sided Platform — revenue comes from large organizations who need complex data management services or new features

Free users help us improve the service and some decide to become investors or clients

Free is more sustainable… why?

•Using the platform is encouraged, not penalized

•No dependency on software developers or in-house IT experts

•Monitoring continues after the project or donor support ends

InvestorsTechnology

Free Platform

mWater ExplorerStandard forms for SDG6•Functionality•Water quality•Sanitary inspectionLinked to SDG indicatorsStart collecting data right away with minimal training

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mWater SurveyorDeploy your own formsMap and monitor sites: water points, sanitation facilities, schools, communities, clinics, etc.

Assign pre-filled surveys to users or organizations

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mWater PortalCreate and deploy forms using a simple drag and drop editorMonitor and approve responsesManage your organizationVisualize and clean dataCreate dashboards for digital storytelling with maps, graphs, tables and text portal.mWater.co

Issue Tracking and NotificationsReport maintenance issues, customer complaints, etc.Rule-based assignments and actionsIn-app notifications of new assignments

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Water Quality Test KitsMeasures E. coli at WHO guidelines for safe drinking and safe bathing waterNo lab or equipment neededIntegrated with mWater apps

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mWater UsersToday, over 7000 users in 60 countries are submitting 20,000 surveys per month!

Local NGOs and

researchers

International organizations

and large NGOs

Governments and utilities

Join us It’s free!Go to surveyor.mWater.co or search for mWater on the Android Play Store Enter email address and name

Demo!Four Water Points… Which ones are contaminated?

•Bottled water•Tap water

In reality:•Outdoor fountain•Tap water contaminated by drainage

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Step 1 TEST

Step 2 INCUBATE

Step 3 READ AND RECORD

Tap WaterOutdoor fountain

Tap contaminated by drainage Bottled

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Tap WaterOutdoor fountain

Tap contaminated by drainage Bottled

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Tap WaterOutdoor fountain

Tap contaminated by drainage Bottled

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Tap contaminated by drainage

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Step 4 VISUALIZE and SHARE