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How Do You Build the Next Generation of Data Collectors? With Mohammad Malik of Research Solutions

How Do You Build the Next Generation of Data Collectors? With Mohammad Malik of Research Solutions

Update: 2024-11-21
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In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa is joined by Mohammad Malik, a Managing Partner for Research Solutions, to explore the exciting transformation of data collection practices in Pakistan. Mohammad shares how shifting from traditional paper methods to digital tools has revolutionized their work, the role of AI in streamlining data processes, and how digital data collection is revolutionizing field research in remote areas.

Mohammad is a recognized leader in digital data collection in Pakistan. Holding a Master's in Economics from NYU, he brings nearly a decade of experience at the Institute of Development and Economics Alternatives (IDEAS), where he pioneered innovative, real-time data collection techniques using platforms like SurveyCTO.

Mohammad's expertise covers governance, education, and human development, reaching communities across Pakistan, including remote regions. Mohammad has also co-taught a research methods course at LUMS, offering students hands-on experience in field data collection.

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