Date/Time
Date(s) - 16/06/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Category(ies)
Time: June 16 | 9 AM – 10:30 AM EST
Registration: Data Collection
In this webinar, Liz Zeichmeister, Joost Kappelhof, and Michael Robbins, three of the authors of Chapter 6 of the Handbook, will guide participants through the planning and implementation of survey data collection, from organizing fieldwork teams to carrying out interviews and monitoring quality.
The session will cover the core elements of data collection — setting clear collection objectives, recruiting and training fieldwork teams across different modes and logistical contexts, and organizing publicity activities to build support among the public, specific communities, and local authorities. At the heart of the session will be a detailed walkthrough of the data collection process itself, including strategies for approaching sample members, making initial contact, securing cooperation, and conducting interviews. Participants will also gain practical guidance on production monitoring, using standardized observation to track and manage collection processes, and quality control measures that ensure adherence to study protocols and minimize error. The webinar will close by looking ahead to emerging approaches in data collection, including the use of new and evolving collection modes.
The session will also feature a panel discussion with country representatives, exploring how the guidance in Chapter 6 is influencing national data collection practices, where further expansion or more practical examples would strengthen its applicability, and what tools, training, or cross-country collaboration would best support countries in implementing the guidance.