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Aspects related to Information Management and new technologies are diverse in modern emergencies, ranging from surveys to mapping. In this section are presented a sample of tools that can be be used on a ad hoc basis:
Meeting Minutes and Attendance Sheet templates (link)
Online Survey Tools
Information collection from partners for specific exercises (e.g. capacity mapping) or ad hoc requests is often best undertaken with a simple, user-friendly online survey tool. For such surveys, it is best to make them as quantitative as possible, avoiding lengthy qualitative analysis. see the Free Online Survey Tools for a list of survey tools recommended by the GWC.
Digital Team Communications
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Whatever platform is selected, try and keep communication to a mínimum and share key information only. In most cluster countries, skype groups are created around coordination and/or IM for the sector; regardless to the tool chosen, it is essential to set the scope and purpose of the group beforehand and in consultation with partners.
Project Management
The GWC Project Management Tools lists a number of software packages that can help manage the overall WASH coordination ‘project’, though those described are packages available within UNICEF as the CLA. Depending on the length and size of the response, it may be worth investing in a PM tool, however, this is a decision to be taken carefully as it can consume alot of time to maintain.
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