David Luswata

Mr. David Luswata is a Project Manager at Kobo, where he supports different programs, projects, and partner engagements. His work encompasses supporting organizations and other users to leverage data processes as they address some of the most pressing challenges in our world today. With a specific interest in Humanitarian and Development data collection, management, and use, David has supported organizations and government agencies to collect and use data in urban and rural settings across sectors. Over the last decade, David has helped start and grow mapping communities across Africa. Through his work, he has built partnerships, supported stakeholder frameworks, led trainings, and implemented programs across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.


Session

06-27
10:05
30min
Open Source Offline Mobile Data Collection with KoboToolbox
David Luswata

KoboToolbox is an open source, non-profit project based in the US dedicated to making data collection accessible to everyone, everywhere. We are one of the leading global open source tools for collecting, managing, and visualizing data. Our primary sectors include supporting humanitarian aid, environmental protection, human rights, public health, and social development, by providing real data to drive positive change.

KoboToolbox provides both a native Android app - KoboCollect - and a browser-based client - Enketo. All data collection in KoboToolbox can be performed entirely offline, with form definitions and new submissions permanently stored on the device until the user is back in coverage. In addition to a rich set of basic form controls, such as text, selections, photos, QR codes, etc, KoboToolbox also supports acquiring geospatial data in the form of points, paths, and polygons, and includes geo-centric functions like area and distance calculations as well as on-device geofencing. The KoboCollect app supports an extensive range of mapping options, including the ability to preload and display offline Mapbox map tiles and making selections from a map. All form elements can be further embellished with skip logic and validation checking to support custom workflows. Longitudinal studies can be undertaken by referencing previously acquired datasets whilst in the field, again, in an entirely offline manner.

KoboToolbox is deployed globally and permits extensive internationalization with over 60 languages supported. All data collected can be visualized through rich dashboards - including geospatially - and is fully accessible to other integration platforms via KoboToolbox’s extensive API and export interfaces.

Mapping: Data production
Audition Room - 2nd Floor -80