Sabasi – Data Collection Simplified!
In 2016, we started building a tool that could simplify the data collection process that we were frequently involved in our citizen generated work, partnering with communities to create a…
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We've launched something amazing!
After years of building and several iterations, we are happy to have launched Sabasi – our simplified data collection tool!
On 13th June 2022 at 5pm EAT, we launched our new and improved survey tool via YouTube Live with Al Kags our Executive Director, John Mucheke our Tech lead and other special guests, who talked about the journey of how Sabasi was birthed and how it is currently being used.
Sabasi is a survey tool that can be used both on mobile or on desktop. It aids in simple data collection and is part of the greater ecosystem of Open County/Data Desk.
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