What is geo-enabled microplanning? 

Geo-enabled microplanning involves the application of geospatial data and technologies, including geographic​ information systems (GIS), to support the planning and monitoring of last-mile service delivery at the local level (health facility and district level). The geo-enabling of microplans, largely driven by experience learned​ in microplanning for polio, has shown considerable impact on immunization programme coverage, reach, accountability and efficiency.  Using spatial data on the location of populations, health resources, and​ the surrounding environment in a GIS environment, geo-enabled microplanning can support programs ensure all populations are​ accounted for, identify gaps in population equitable access to care, and optimize planning for outreach​ activities to ensure equitability and reach of services.  Given the cross-sectoral nature of the data​ involved, investment in geo-enabled microplanning also holds significant potential to strengthen health systems and improve coordination across programmes, such as EPI, surveillance, broader PHC, and​ community health systems.

About the Geo-enabled Microplanning Handbook

The Geo-enabled Microplanning Handbook is a step-by-step resource to designing, planning, implementing, and sustaining a geo-enabled microplan. Since September 2021, 124 expert authors have collaborated through the WHO-UNICEF COVAX GIS Working Group to write, edit and review this crowd-sourced Handbook.   Building from existing microplanning guidance and drawing on lessons learned in previous geo-enabled microplans, the Handbook presents how a microplan can effectively apply GIS and geographic data to improve access to every community and every individual in a campaign. 

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