Background
Citizen-Generated Data
We are a mobile-first community of volunteers using hybrid-technologies to collect, analyse and share data on topical issues for social, financial and economic good. Data Mansahs are trained volunteer mobile phone survey enumerators from a variety of backgrounds and with diverse skill sets.
At Data Mansah, we believe that comprehensive and accessible data is needed to provide insights into citizens’ welfare, and enhance policy formulation and decision-making for inclusive national development and positive social change.
Our Mission
To collect, analyse and share data on topical issues that will complement official statistics for civic education, advocacy and decision-making by multiple stakeholders while building a critical mass of youth with skills in data collection, analysis and related fields.
Our Vision
To empower citizens with data, serving as a catalyst for a society where data-driven insights drive decision-making, enhance civic engagement, and shape the next generation of young minds into adept data stewards. We aspire to be the premier source of enriched data, fostering a society where knowledge is the cornerstone of progress and positive change.
Core Values
- Transparency
- Accuracy
- Independence
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Empowerment
- Continuous Learning & Innovation
- Diiversity and Inclusivity
What We do
- Build a ‘Movement’ of young and passionate Data Generators.
- Raise awareness and promote the use of citizen-generated data in decision-making
- Collect, analyse, and distribute citizen-generated data on selected issues
- Data advocacy and civic education
- Provide enumerators for private hire to organizations
- Provide data analytics services