One MEAL platform for 12 NGO partners in 8 countries
In a four-month engagement for a German humanitarian donor, we turned 84 partner data tools into one standard framework, database and set of live dashboards, now running across East and Southern Africa.
Read the case study- 01Ethiopia · 3 NGO partnersOnboarding Live
- 02Kenya · 1 NGO partnerOnboarding Live
- 03Somalia · 2 NGO partnersOnboarding Live
- 04South Sudan · 3 NGO partnersOnboarding Live
- 05Madagascar · 1 NGO partnerOnboarding Live
- 06Malawi · 1 NGO partnerOnboarding Live
- 07Mozambique · 1 NGO partnerOnboarding Live
- 08Zimbabwe · 1 NGO partnerOnboarding Live
12 NGO partners, 13+ active projects, one platform
One regional partner works in both Ethiopia and Kenya. Partner and donor names withheld.
From 84 tools to one platform
- countries, live
- 8
- NGO partners (11 local, 1 regional)
- 12
- active projects
- 13+
- partner data tools reviewed
- 84
- standard indicators
- 74
- standard data collection tools
- 13
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| 84 partner data tools | 13 standard tools |
| Excel trackers | one database |
| manual consolidation | live dashboards |
Four thematic areas
- Food Security & Nutrition
- Livelihoods & Markets
- DRR & Climate Change Impact Mitigation
- Protection & Psychosocial Support
Four pillars, one crisis response continuum
- 01Anticipatory Humanitarian Action
- 02Emergency Response
- 03Recovery
- 04Resilience Building
Get a free data audit
Free and with no obligation. Here is what happens:
- 1Tell us where it hurtsA short call about your systems, reports and the data you trust least.
- 2We review a sampleWe profile a sample of your records for gaps, duplicates and inconsistencies.
- 3You get a findings noteWhat is wrong, how much it matters, and what to fix first. Yours to keep.
How an engagement runs
Clean Data Services PLC has turned fragmented records into trusted assets since 2017. Every engagement follows the same four stages, built on the ISO 8000 standard for data quality.
- 01
Profile
Analysing the structure, content and quality of your data sources.
- 02
Cleanse
Correcting errors and enforcing standard formats.
- 03
Validate
Verifying records against trusted sources and the ISO 8000 standard for data quality.
- 04
Monitor
Continuous automated checks keep your data healthy as new records arrive.
Service index
All services- 01IT Service ManagementTransforming IT operations into structured, data-driven services with full visibility, accountability, and performance tracking.
- 02Data Quality ManagementEnterprise data quality management, cleansing, and validation services that improve reporting accuracy, compliance, and operational trust.
- 03ERP Implementation & Data MigrationERP implementation, Systems Transformation and secure data migration services designed for scalable enterprise operations.
- 04Systems Testing & ValidationComprehensive system testing, UAT validation, and quality assurance services for mission-critical business and humanitarian platforms.
- 05Data Governance & ConsultancyProfessional data governance consulting, capacity building, and compliance advisory services for NGOs and growing enterprises.
- 06Business Intelligence & Software SolutionsCustom business intelligence platforms, database systems, and scalable software solutions built for data-driven organizations.
- 07Strategic Market IntelligenceData-driven market intelligence, analytics, and strategic insights that support informed business growth and decision-making.
- 08Digital MEAL SystemsCentralized digital MEAL systems, offline-first data collection tools, and humanitarian reporting platforms for NGOs and INGOs.
Credentials and clients on record
ECCMA accredited. Every credential below can be verified with its issuer.
| Status | Credential | Held as | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Data Quality Manager - MDQM | Professional Member of ECCMA | Verify: Master Data Quality Manager - MDQM (opens in a new tab) | |
| Supply Chain Data Manager - SCDM | Professional Member of ECCMA | Verify: Supply Chain Data Manager - SCDM (opens in a new tab) | |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor | Certified Information Security Management Systems Auditor | Verify: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (opens in a new tab) | |
| Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | Expertise in Security & Vulnerability Assessment | Verify: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (opens in a new tab) | |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect | Designs secure, resilient and cost-efficient systems on Amazon Web Services | Verify: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (opens in a new tab) | |
| ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) | Certified | Verify: ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) (opens in a new tab) |
Clients
Latest insight
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Beyond Trust: Why Localization in the Humanitarian Sector Demands Data Infrastructure
The humanitarian sector’s commitment under the Grand Bargain to channel more direct funding to local and national actors remains one of the most critical structural shifts in global development. Frontline organizations possess the geographic presence, community relationships, and agility necessary to deliver contextualized aid quickly and effectively. Yet across partner assessments, grant negotiation tables, and institutional due diligence reviews, one question often returns: Can this organization demonstrate operational accountability and data integrity at the standard our institutional donors require? Too often, this impasse is interpreted as an administrative or capability failure on the part of national non-governmental organizations (NNGOs). In reality, it is a structural data infrastructure deficit. Localization will not scale on trust alone; it will scale on verifiable systems.
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