Namibia has become the latest country to adopt cutting-edge technology for development project management, as senior government officials and the African Development Bank jointly launched the transformative Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation RASME project on Wednesday in Windhoek.
The RASME initiative marks a major shift in how development projects are monitored and evaluated across Africa. It harnesses digital technology to capture real-time project data directly from implementation sites, removing traditional barriers that have long hindered effective oversight.
Built on the robust Kobo Toolbox platform - an open-source ICT solution developed by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative - RASME tackles critical challenges in project monitoring, particularly in regions facing security concerns, logistical constraints, or accessibility issues. The platform improves transparency and accountability while streamlining data collection.
