Project Report
The "Integrated Data Management System (IDMS) for Local Government: Phase IV Final Report" details the successful expansion of IDMS across five Nepalese municipalities: Birgunj, Tulsipur, Janakpurdham, Lekbeshi, and Suddhodhan. Phase IV focused on enhancing data quality, developing use cases, creating data stories, and building institutional capacity for sustainable, data-driven governance. Key activities included deploying LG Data Fellows, conducting data audits, integrating IDMS with municipal websites, and fostering stakeholder engagement through training and events. The project improved data management, increased institutional capacity, and promoted evidence-based decision-making, with recommendations for technical enhancements, advanced training, and a tiered expansion strategy to ensure long-term sustainability.