Oxford Policy Management (2022) Report (multilateral / development partner)

Can Better Data Help Policy-Makers and Communities Build Resilience?

Oxford Policy Management

Ref: SRC-003-MWI-002

https://www.opml.co.uk/insights/can-better-data-help-policy-makers-and-communities-build-resilience

Accessed: 3/24/2026

Summary

Independent analysis of MIRA implementations. Documents operational use: MIRA data delivered to communities has enabled identification of Fall Armyworm hotspots and informed localised interventions by church groups. Reports COVID-19 impact research using MIRA data showing disproportionate impact on food-insecure households. Notes researchers investigating optimal data frequency for ML prediction accuracy.

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Oxford Policy Management (2022) 'Can Better Data Help Policy-Makers and Communities Build Resilience?'. Oxford: Oxford Policy Management. Available at: https://www.opml.co.uk/insights/can-better-data-help-policy-makers-and-communities-build-resilience (Accessed: 24 March 2026).

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MWI-002 MWI Pilot / Controlled Trial Phase

MIRA – Machine Learning Food Security Forecasting for Anticipatory Action (Southern Malawi)

Social assistance Classical ML