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Apr 23

Updates From the Overseas Development Institution – Part 1

A couple of weeks ago, we had the privilege to work with 11 different humanitarian agencies, from the UN, NGO and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Society. This was a an educational session for our fellow practitioners on LMMS and the possibility of using the system in their own operations. In my next posting, I’ll detail more results and feedback from that session for all of us.  In the interim, the Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP), had asked me a series of questions before I left London, that they then posted to their blog space as a combined response. You can find that entry here: http://www.alnap.org/blog/71.aspx

 

Mar 16

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Sex and Age Matter

A study published by the Feinstein International Center (see here for the report and PPTs) reiterates the critical importance of gathering data for better decision-making, better responses and for empowering agencies to live up to standards of impartiality. The findings suggest that  ‘Sex and Age Disaggregated Data’ (SADD) are vital to deliver improved responses based on the varying needs of women and men, the elderly and the young. However the research indicates that none of the lead agencies  collected such data properly nor did they analyze the information and use that knowledge for better programming!

Learn how LMMS RSA 3.0.0 to be be released very soon, addresses such issues directly by presenting detailed profile information disaggregated by gender, age and vulnerabilities!

People attending the London LMMS training event, will get a sneak peek of the ability to generate these reports at a click of a button. If you are interested to learn more, just me directly or connect with us via the blog contact form!

 

Mar 13

LMMS: ComputerWorld 2012 Laureate

World Vision, through its use of LMMS, has been named as a Laureate in the 2012 ComputerWorld Honors Program.

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Mar 5

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Registering for the New Tech in Aid Afternoon Session

On March 29th  our team will be leading a number of agencies through a learning session dedicated to application of LMMS in humanitarian programs. The morning session is oversubscribed and we will not be capable of accepting new applicants to this session.

The afternoon session will feature a review of CaLP’s latest research finding, in addition to panel discussion on governance issues and barriers to technology adoption. This will also be followed by a market place session for one-on-one discussion with leading providers of technology solutions for the aid sector. Spaces are limited for the event. Please register for the afternoon session via the ODI website immediately to avoid being disappointed. The link for registering your participation in the afternoon session, can be found here.

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Feb 15

LMMS Learning Session in London with CaLP and ALNAP

Update 2012-02-24: The morning session for this day event is now full.

Space for the panel session and market place is still available. Details will be posted on this site and others (CaLP and ALNAP) for locking in your participation in the afternoon sessions via the ODI website soon.

Those interested in LMMS can stop by our stall in the afternoon session and European based agencies may email me directly for one-on-one discussions while Benny and I are in London.

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Feb 3

Updated Quick Fact Sheet Now Available

Click LMMS Quick Fact Sheet for the latest one pager on LMMS. The Resources pages have a number of other files and resources for users of the system. If you need access, please contact us via the comment links.

Jan 26

Evidence of Payments Due

Niger has been implementing a new cash program using LMMS since December 2011. They became the first office to formalize the use of LMMS payment slips as shown below:

All cash payouts are handled by a third party financial provider in Niger (cash under LMMS can be paid out through NGO staff, through third party providers and also through mobile phone e-wallet transfers – additional distribution channels are also being planned for a future release). Every envelope prepared for the beneficiary in Niger under this WFP project, must now have the LMMS generated receipt included.

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Jan 10

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Globe and Mail Preview

One of Canada’s leading newspapers sent a reporter to interview a few of the LMMS staff just before Christmas. Below is a copy of the resulting article that was recently published by the Globe and Mail.

Mobile Technology Offers ‘Last Mile’ Aid Solution

By: Omar El Akkad

As far as mobile devices go, this one is clunky, ugly-looking and shaped a little like a brick. On the other hand, it can also save lives.

Quietly, World Vision Canada has taken the first early steps toward revolutionizing the way non-governmental organizations distribute aid to the world’s neediest. About four years ago, staff at World Vision began brainstorming solutions to one of the biggest hurdles in aid distribution: getting food and supplies through the so-called “last mile,” where an aid worker physically hands over the aid to the right recipient.

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Dec 21

What’s in the latest release?

Last week we had an internal release of LMMS (RSA version 2.8.0 and MCA 3.0.2). This release is going through a battery of tests to ensure its road worthy before we open it up for some field deployments. There are a ton of new requirements inside this latest release and I thought it may be helpful to describe some of these features as a way of helping to further your understanding of the system (and to get feedback please!). So this post delivers details on some of the things to expect under 2.8.0 and 3.0.2.

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Dec 19

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Why Commerical Grade Devices?

We recently had a colleague from a European office, traveling through Uganda where he had an opportunity to witness a small distribution that was using LMMS. It was interesting to get his observations about how the system optimizes the workflow processes  associated with various business practices (his observations were centered on the commodity distribution processes and the processes for how people are verified when picking up aid rations).  He did have a question on why LMMS uses commercial grade devices over iPhones and other smart phone type devices (i.e. consumer grade devices). Read more

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