Aggregate and individual EMIS data connected to national identity
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) Eswatini has been collecting education data from learning institutions on a semi-annual and annual basis using paper registers and aggregate reports. Data was entered in an MS Access-based EMIS at the central level for analysis, resulting in annual statistical yearbooks used for feedback, policy, planning, decision making and overall monitoring and evaluation of the education sector plan.
The system became difficult to maintain and was not responsive to growing information needs related to Early Childhood Development and Special Needs Education, Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (INQABA), Sector Response to HIV and AIDS, Nutrition as well as individual learner and staff monitoring using unique identifiers.
The MoET envisioned an individual personal identification number (PIN) driven-system to track individual learners, teaching and non- teaching staff to ensure holistic support in learning, teacher training and management. Building on these requirements from an extensive EMIS system review, the MoET with support from UNICEF Eswatini, proposed the use of DHIS2 for Education through an initial pilot project (2020). The MoET is now scaling nation-wide.
| Start date & current scale | DHIS2 products in use | Local innovations & integrations | Funders & partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2020 National scale | EMIS (Aggregate data) SEMIS App (Individual data) | School report card | UNICEF Eswatini, GPE KIX, Ministry of Education and Training, UNESCO Eswatini |
Contact
For more information, contact Dr. Prosper Behumbiize, HISP Uganda.
