Remote Monitoring and Evaluation of ADB Projects using Internet of Things

Project Performance Monitoring.  Part of the project management lifecycle is to (a) select indicators to determine performance and decide on targets to be achieved; (b) Measure project performance (monitoring and evaluation); and (c) Report on results achievement and make project management decisions based on evidence of performance.  Results achievement is measured through indicators, as defined in a project’s Design and Monitoring Framework.  Data sources are identified for each of the indicators.  Data collection use a range of methods, some of which require on-site observations and equipment readings. During project implementation, missions are conducted to review physical implementation progress as well as monitor achievement of development objectives.  These review missions are conducted to monitor and evaluate the project’s performance.  

Challenges on Physical Monitoring.  During a pandemic, projects face challenges such as inability to travel, to collect data and to physically engage with stakeholders.  We need to find alternatives to physical collection of data, while maintaining evidence-based findings for decision-making.  Post-pandemic, these remote-monitoring solutions are needed to improve project effectiveness and impact.  

Internet-of-Things (IoT) Technology.  The Internet of Things is simply "A network of Internet connected objects able to collect and exchange data." It is commonly abbreviated as IoT. In a simple way to put it, you have "things" that sense and collect data and send it to the internet.  This challenge is an opportunity to identify project monitoring activities that can leverage IoT technology for the following sectors, but not limited to water, energy, transportation, healthcare, and urban development.  Software AG’s IoT and API platforms are going to be provided as resources for the challenge. 

More Information​ 

• How does ADB design and manage projects? 
• ADB Project Database 

 

Business Champion: This challenge is supported by Mikio Mukai, from ADB’s IT Department, with the intent of redefining how Sovereign Operations is done with the use of emerging technologies. 

Target Participants: 

• External Participants - IoT solution providers are invited to collaborate with ADB experts on how to apply their IoT technologies to come up with solutions to identified project monitoring and evaluation challenges. 
• Internal Participants – ADB staff, consultants and contractors are encouraged to team up with external participants to share their innovative ideas from the point of view of project implementation and evaluation. 

 

Private Partner: This challenge is in partnership with Software AG (SAG).  SAG will be providing the IoT and API platforms to support the hackathon.