Planwise

It delivers transparent, data-driven analysis for decision makers

PlanWise applies algorithms and geospatial optimization techniques to existing data on population, road networks and resources, so planners can better understand the unmet needs of their constituents.

Technical skills

Calculate coverage area for different means of transport, estimate optimal locations for new facilities and optimal investment to enhance existing facilities.

Data requirements

• Population data in raster format
• Facility data with geocoordinates
• LabMap data fits with Planwise requirements

Key Outputs

• Geographical coverage
• Service coverage
• Suggestions for optimal location on new facilities
• Suggestions for optimal investment on enhancing facilities capacity

Current use

• 55 African union countries, 14 countries participating in LabMap
• Any disease data
• Led by Ministries of Health with technical support from partners
• Website available for free to any user, population data for 55 countries available

Budget*

• Opens source GLP 3.0 license
• Different levels of support are offered: from minimal technical support for uploading new data and guiding on first steps to full support with collaborative analysis workshop

Timeline*

From 2 to 8 months depending on requirements.

*Timeline and costs vary depending on scope and complexity of analysis and data availability and quality.