Enhancing Accountability Through Bi-Directional Information Systems

A perennial problem in the development of information systems has been the unidirectional flow of information. Both programs of research set up mechanisms for community-based information systems, and bridged understanding of information and action planning at local levels.  The perspectives of front-line workers and stakeholders on these processes will be described.  Findings indicate strong local ownership of data and use of data to guide priority action planning.