Community mapping efforts in Kyela, Mbeya began during the implementation of the Data Zetu Project (now an initiative of the Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) — a local NGO that envisions Africa where data is frequently and effectively used to inform policy and decision-making at all levels). …

We’re revisiting communities to share back data that they produced, in order to spark evidence-informed discussions about issues that matter most to them. — This blog post was published as part of the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu is now an initiative of the Tanzania dLab, a local NGO that promotes innovation and data literacy through a premier center of excellence. For more information about the dLab, visit www.dlab.or.tz. …

Frontline HIV workers and PEPFAR partners are using citizen-generated maps and affordable data collection tools to increase referrals to health facilities and improve data quality — This blog post was published as part of the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu is now an initiative of the Tanzania dLab, a local NGO that promotes innovation and data literacy through a premier center of excellence. For more information about the dLab, visit www.dlab.or.tz. …

At the first of many “shareback sessions”, Data Zetu shared citizen-generated data with stakeholders at the frontlines of the fight against HIV in southwestern Tanzania. — This blog post was published as part of the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu is now an initiative of the Tanzania dLab, a local NGO that promotes innovation and data literacy through a premier center of excellence. For more information about the dLab, visit www.dlab.or.tz. …

Tanzanian citizens working side-by-side with hyperlocal leaders are generating health-related information in Mbeya District to inform evidence-based decision making. — This blog post was published as part of the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu is now an initiative of the Tanzania dLab, a local NGO that promotes innovation and data literacy through a premier center of excellence. For more information about the dLab, visit www.dlab.or.tz. …

Visits to over 22,000 households in Dar Es Salaam are providing local women with a platform to identify and express health care priorities — and in the process, changing perceptions about the value of data in their communities. — This blog post was published as part of the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu is now an initiative of the Tanzania dLab, a local NGO that promotes innovation and data literacy through a premier center of excellence. For more information about the dLab, visit www.dlab.or.tz. …

Community mapping efforts in Dar Es Salaam are enabling local leaders to leverage information about the most granular level of community administration that exists in Tanzania. — This blog post was published as part of the Data Zetu project. Data Zetu is now an initiative of the Tanzania dLab, a local NGO that promotes innovation and data literacy through a premier center of excellence. For more information about the dLab, visit www.dlab.or.tz. …