T4N - Session 3: Data visualization tools for Nutrition Monitoring and Advocacy
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This document summarizes a presentation on data visualization tools for nutrition monitoring and advocacy. It finds that there are now 23 global data visualization tools (DVTs) in nutrition, with most including data on West African countries. There is significant overlap in the indicators across DVTs, which can cause confusion if definitions differ. Few DVTs have a clear theory of change specifying the target audience and decisions aimed to influence. Most DVTs also lack sufficiently actionable indicators to truly support decision-making. The document recommends DVT producers have a well-defined theory of change and include more actionable indicators aligned with user needs, while the global community coordinates efforts to reduce inefficiencies across tools.
T4N - Session 3: Data visualization tools for Nutrition Monitoring and Advocacy
- 1. Data visualization tools for Nutrition Monitoring and Advocacy 12 February 2020 SESSION 3
- 2. Presentation Outline: What is data visualization and why should we use it strategically? How do data visualization tools contribute to the nutrition landscape?? What do we know about user needs and practice? 12 February 2020
- 3. What is data visualization and why should we use it strategically? 12 February 2020
- 4. Why visualize data? Data are more persuasive as graphs compared to tables. Human brains more rapidly process visuals compared to text. Data visualization tools (DVTs) are useful for decision-making, advocacy, and communication. 12 February 2020 Evergreen, Stephanie DH. Effective Data Visualization: The Right Chart for the Right Data. SAGE Publications, 2016.
- 5. The visualization of data should provide the most important information for the decisions we need to make 12 February 2020
- 6. 12 February 2020 Dashboard Scorecard Index Profile
- 7. 12 February 2020 DVTs: Different types of tools for different goals (1/3) Promote accountability: Scorecards & indices
- 8. 12 February 2020 Management decisions & actions: dashboards & scorecardsDifferent types of tools for different goals (1/3) DVTs:
- 9. 12 February 2020 Provide information: profiles Different types of tools for different goals (1/3) DVTs:
- 10. How do data visualization tools contribute to the nutrition landscape? 12 February 2020
- 11. A three step approach was used to identify & select DVTs 12 February 2020 Step I: Scope Step II: Identification Step III: Selection DVTs that display nutrition data were selected for the review DVTs were identified through a combination of desk review (via internet search) and partner recommendations Only publicly accessible, global, and active DVTs were included in the review
- 12. 12 February 2020 Key finding #1 There’s a growing number of DVTs in nutrition – we found 23
- 13. 12 February 2020 Key finding #1: There is a growing number of global data visualization tools in nutrition The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
- 14. 26 February 2020 Key finding #1: Of these, 20 include data on West African countries, the newest being the ALN scorecard An advocacy tool highlighting progress towards achieving nutrition targets, for African Heads of States and governments Launched on 11 February, 2019 by The African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, and global partners Includes data on (1) nutrition status, (2) coverage of services, (3) governance/policy, and (4) socio-economic impact A scorecard using color coding to show whether countries are on track, making progress, or not on track
- 15. 12 February 2020 Key finding #1: There’s a mix of topics DVTs cover – singular or multiple Singular Multiple Country Profiles Country Dashboards
- 16. 12 February 2020 Key finding #1: DVTs have different goals The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Interactive Dashboard Accountability Overlap The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Interactive Dashboard Country Profiles Country Dashboards Country Scorecards Accountability Planning, Implementation, & Monitoring Overlap
- 17. 26 February 2020 Key finding #1: Other facts about existing DVTs Dashboard s 9 By Typology Scorecard s 5 Indices 6 Profiles 10 By Visualization 14 8 8 Bar Graphs Maps Tables By Production Frequency 9 2 DVTs refreshed annually DVTs refreshed in 2-3 years 15 DVTs have had launches since June 2017 By # of Indicators Reported Min Max 150 Media Average Max 1 11 3 3
- 18. 12 February 2020 Key finding #2: There’s significant overlap in indicators across nutrition DVTs GNR Country Profiles (n=41) WHO NLiS (n=33) 23 33 25 UNICEF State of the World’s Children (n=19) 22 14 13 13 Countdown to 2030 (n=28) 25 SUN MEAL (n=71)
- 19. 26 February 2020 Key finding #2 Differences across some DVTs may lead to mixed messages
- 20. 12 February 2020 Key finding #2 Some DVTs include similar indicators that have different definitions – which may cause confusion
- 21. Key finding #3 26 February 2020 DVTs with a clear “theory of change” are rare but more likely to influence action
- 22. 12 February 2020 Key finding #3 Many DVTs have a broad or unclear theory of change Many DVTs reviewed seem to have implicitly broad theories of change, meaning they often do not specify: Target audience Clear decisions/behavior they are trying to influence Pathway of how their data/actions lead to changeX X X The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) scorecard is often lauded as a successful DVT because it includes: A focused theory of change with a very targeted set of decision- makers (i.e., African Heads of States) Actionable indicators that align with their agenda A strong engagement strategy with their targeted decision-makers ✓ ✓ ✓
- 23. 26 February 2020 Key finding #4 DVTs don’t have enough actionable indicators to drive decision-making in nutrition
- 24. 26 February 2020 How are global data visualization tools used?
- 25. 12 February 2020 Use of DVTs and challenges in accessing and using data N = 177 Most commonly used global data visualization tools 75% 57% 39% Top challenges in accessing and using data Data is not available at the geographical level I need (i.e., subnational) Data is often out-of-date so I cannot use data to make decisions as frequently as I’d like Trend data does not exist/is not easily accessible, so I am not clear on progress 82% 77% 73% N = 177
- 27. 12 February 2020 Recommendations for the Global Community of DVT producers & funders Have a clear theory of change: Which decisions (by which users) does the DVT aim to support? What supporting actions are needed to deliver the change? Recommendations for DVT producers Include actionable indicators that align with the DVT's theory of change (including indicators with little to no data for advocacy purposes) Test visualization formats with targeted users to ensure formats align with users' data literacy levels and decision needs Recommendations for Global Community of DVT producers & funders Support coordination among global DVT community to increase synergies, reduce inefficiencies, and share learnings Strengthen capacity of targeted users to interpret and use data for decision-making Convene DVT producers that report on common indicators to reduce differences in definitions and divergent messages
- 28. Thank you!