09 – Strengthening Information Systems and Linkages to Care

Designing an optimal information system

The previous section outlined the need for TB information management systems that can effectively utilize data, while this section describes the optimal features of such an information system. The features described in this section are based on project experiences specific to TB management settings. They are aligned with the nine “Principles of Digital Development”[5], a set of nine principles developed by a global working group in 2014–2016. These principles represent a valuable resource with actionable insights for implementers interested in applying digital technologies to development programmes.

Figure 4. The principles of digital development