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Mercy Corps — Social program results visualization

Client: Mercy Corps — International development

The challenge

The results of the VenEsperanza project were presented to donors and partners using hand-built reports.

The solution

Interactive, traceable dashboards tell the story of the program's results: every figure can be traced back to its source.

How does data visualization transform accountability in a social program?

In a social program, results are the main argument before donors and partners. When those results are presented through hand-built reports, effort goes into assembling documents rather than analyzing what is happening. Data visualization changes that dynamic: indicators are shown in interactive dashboards that are kept up to date and that any stakeholder can explore.

In Mercy Corps' case, the requirement was not just to show figures but to be able to stand behind them. That is why the solution was designed so that every data point can be traced back to its source. That traceability turns the dashboard into a trusted tool, because anyone who consults it can verify where each result comes from.

An approach like this is not only useful for reporting. It also helps program teams detect more quickly what is working and what needs adjustment, with an orderly view of the information in front of them. If your organization faces similar reporting challenges, Arcetec can help you define what to visualize and how to ensure that every figure is verifiable.

Technologies used

Frequently asked questions

Why did Mercy Corps need to change how it presented VenEsperanza's results?
Because reports for donors and partners were built by hand, a process that made it difficult to show the program's results with the clarity and confidence that funders expect. With interactive dashboards, information is presented consistently and every figure can be traced back to its source.
What does it mean for the figures in the dashboards to be traceable?
It means that any metric shown on the dashboard can be followed back to the source it comes from. This traceability lets donors, partners and internal teams verify the results without relying on additional explanations, which brings transparency to the program's accountability.
What technology tool was used for this solution?
The solution was built with data visualization in Power BI, a Microsoft platform tool for creating interactive dashboards. Arcetec works exclusively with Microsoft technology, and in this project data visualization was the core of turning manual reports into dynamic, verifiable dashboards.
Can an organization similar to Mercy Corps apply this same solution?
Yes, if your organization needs to present program results to donors or partners and currently relies on reports built by hand. To assess whether this approach fits your case, you can contact Arcetec and receive consulting focused on the needs of your industry and your data sources.

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