Welcome to Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, where we connect with professionals and organizations involved in data collection. Listen in as we discuss innovative methods and tools that can significantly enhance data quality and security, demystify complex data collection concepts, and highlight the many ways that organizations today are involved in data collection–sometimes, without even calling it “data collection.” With your host, Marta Costa, we feature in-depth interviews wi ...
…
continue reading

1
Simple solutions to complex problems: What we learned about data collection in humanitarian aid at DIHAD with Maria Pervova and Catherine Kendall
28:15
28:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:15In this special episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by SurveyCTO’s Business Development Manager, Maria Pervova, and Associate Account Executive Catherine Kendall. Together, the three navigate insights coming from the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition …
…
continue reading

1
[Greatest Hits] Make Data Work for Good with Maulik Chauhan of Trestle Research
43:00
43:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:00In this greatest hits episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Maulik Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director of Trestle Research. They dive into the importance of digitizing data, the challenges and benefits of transitioning from paper-based to digital data collection methods, and what it takes to smoot…
…
continue reading

1
The Ethics of Field Research in Vulnerable Communities with Dr. Angela R. Pashayan of Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
34:37
34:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:37In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. Angela R. Pashayan, an expert in International Development, Experiential learning, Leading International trips, and Intercultural Communication. Together, they explore the ethics of field research in vulnerable communities. Drawing from her work in Na…
…
continue reading

1
Are You Asking the Right Questions in Your Surveys? With Marta Costa of SurveyCTO
10:44
10:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:44In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa goes solo to address the most pressing questions from over 700 SurveyCTO users about crafting effective survey questions, from avoiding bias to ensuring cultural relevance. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify…
…
continue reading

1
How Can We Bridge the Recognition Gap in Global Health Research? With Dr. James O'Donovan and Dickson Mbewe
49:28
49:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:28In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Dr. James O'Donovan & Dickson Mbewe, who represent the Community Health Impact Coalition. Together, they dissect a recent study that shines a blaring spotlight on the lack of fair recognition of community health workers’ contributions to data collection, …
…
continue reading

1
Can AI Make Health Messaging More Human? With Amelia Burke-Garcia of NORC at the University of Chicago
35:29
35:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:29In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Amelia Burke-Garcia, Director of the Center for Health Communication Science at NORC at the University of Chicago, to dive into the transformative role of data in health communication, the integration of AI in messaging, and the importance of inclusivity …
…
continue reading

1
What If the Real Power of Data Isn’t the Numbers, But the Narrative?
14:00
14:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:00In this special Christmas episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa shares key insights from our guests about the transformative role of data in empowering communities and driving impactful change, featuring Paul Nzerebende, Maulik Chauhan, Andrew Gerhardt, Lara Mikhail, Mohammad Malik, and Yahya Hussein. If you enjo…
…
continue reading

1
What Does Community-Led Data Look Like in Practice? With Yahya Hussein of Oxfam
32:59
32:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:59In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Yahya Hussein, Digital Programmes Advisor for Oxfam, to explore innovative digital tools that empower marginalized communities. They dive into how Oxfam is empowering communities through bottom-up accountability, challenges and innovations in implementing…
…
continue reading

1
How Do You Build the Next Generation of Data Collectors? With Mohammad Malik of Research Solutions
31:05
31:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:05In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Mohammad Malik, a Managing Partner for Research Solutions, to explore the exciting transformation of data collection practices in Pakistan. Mohammad shares how shifting from traditional paper methods to digital tools has revolutionized their work, the rol…
…
continue reading

1
How Do You Build a Better Data-Driven Future? With Lara Mikhail of USAID Egyptian Pioneers
53:29
53:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:29In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Lara Mikhail, Senior Officer of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) at USAID Egyptian Pioneers. Lara is an experienced and certified Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practitioner, with a demonstrated history of working on various projects in the dev…
…
continue reading

1
What’s Missing from Your Data Collection Strategy? With Andrew Gerhard of Loop Horizon
32:01
32:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:01In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa interviews Andrew Gerhardt, Senior Digital Data Collection Manager at Loop Horizon. Andrew shares his 14-year journey in digital analytics, offering insights on data quality, privacy compliance, and integrating fragmented data. He discusses best practices for data gov…
…
continue reading

1
What Does It Take to Successfully Digitize Your Data? With Maulik Chauhan of Trestle Research
43:00
43:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:00In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Maulik Chauhan, Founder and Managing Director of Trestle Research. They dive into the importance of digitizing data, the challenges and benefits of transitioning from paper-based to digital data collection methods, and what it takes to smoothly transition…
…
continue reading

1
How Can Data Transform Communities? Insights from Paul Nzerebende of the Human Trafficking Institute in Uganda
52:27
52:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:27In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Paul Nzerebende, Decision Support Analyst at the Human Trafficking Institute in Uganda. Paul discusses his work using data to combat human trafficking, optimize systems, and promote sustainable growth. He emphasizes the value of storytelling, success stor…
…
continue reading
Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Check out our most downloaded episode: From Data to Insights: Andrew Gerhardt on Mastering Digital Analytics Transforming Communities through Data: Insights from Paul Nzerebende of Human Trafficking Institute Creating Impactful Data Stories with Lara Mikhail…
…
continue reading