Database Management System

Introduction

A Database Management System (DBMS) is software that enables you to store, modify, extract and analyse information from a database. It is an important tool to manage the data collected for monitoring and evaluation.

Why

This toolkit is useful when:

• Your organisation is growing and managing the volume of data you collect becomes increasingly difficult.
• Your organisation needs a more efficient reporting system, which in turn monitors and evaluates the work of your programmes.

What you can expect

In 7 steps, we will guide you through the process of understanding the need, selecting software and getting started with a Database Management System.

What you get

Know How:

• Guide to monitoring and evaluation

Examples:

• Sample database

Tools:

• Process for automation of data collection
• How to use MS Access