The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched the Remote, Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RASME) initiative in Tunis, aimed at bolstering the supervision of development projects through cutting-edge processes.
This collaborative effort between the AfDB, the World Bank’s Geo-Enabling for Monitoring and Supervision initiative, and KoBoToolbox, provides real-time digital data-gathering tools to enhance project preparation, progress reporting, and impact evaluation transparently.
The launch event, led by AfDB’s Director General for North Africa, Mohamed El Azizi, and the Director General of Cooperation in the Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning, Tarek Bouhlel, signifies a milestone in leveraging technology for efficient development in Tunisia.
El Azizi expressed pride in the partnership and its potential to benefit the populations AfDB serves. He noted the significance of leveraging advanced technology to enhance development outcomes efficiently. Bouhlel echoed this sentiment, stating that reliable and accessible data are important for effective project management and decision-making.
RASME’s rollout in Tunisia includes a comprehensive training, communication, and change management program. Over four days, more than 70 project managers from the Bank and public institutions will undergo training to collect and process operational data using various digital formats, including photos, videos, audio, and maps, through mobile devices and computers.
Over the past five decades, the partnership between the AfDB and Tunisia has spanned various sectors, including energy, water, transportation, agriculture, social development, and information and communication technology.
The AfDB, Africa’s premier development finance institution, comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF), and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Present in 37 African countries, with an external office in Japan, the AfDB plays a pivotal role in contributing to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states.
As the partnership between the AfDB and Tunisia continues to evolve, it is expected to yield positive outcomes for the country’s socio-economic development and contribute to advancing the goals of sustainable development in the region.
Source: APO Group
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
