Data Collection tools
The impact assessment exercise was a mixed-method study, which leveraged a combination of general survey, focus group discussion (FGD), and key informant interviews (KII) to harvest quality data capable of analyzing the impact of ACBP activities on participating hubs and individuals. 3 (three) major data collection tools were developed for the purpose of the Impact Assessment exercise. The KII tool was developed using the KoboToolbox and deployed on a mobile kobocollect application. Additionally, data were collected using the web platform option for data collectors operating non-android phones. The general survey form was developed using Google form and translated to french for the francophone community. An FGD guide was developed for the purpose of guiding the discussion during the session.
Training of data collection team
The data collection team was engaged in a one-day training session on data collection principles and guidelines. The Kobocollect Android platform was demonstrated to the team members as they carried out the data gathering procedure. Along with learning about the AfriLabs community engagement guideline, team members also received training on ethical behavior and guidelines to consider during key informant interviews.
Sampling
Selection of respondents or participating hubs for the Key informant Interviews followed criteria which include; • Level of participation and engagement of hubs with the ACBP activities, • Hubs that have accessed the VMG and CBA, • Hubs that have attended the physical workshop, or Hubs in Residence • Hubs that have not benefited nor fully participated in the programme A total of (56) hubs were interviewed across 5 African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, and Uganda. Hubs were selected within different states/ counties of each country to participate in the KII sessions. Selection of participants for the FGD was purposive and covers a full representation of the community members. The categories of participants consist of individuals that have
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ACBP Impact Assessment Report
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