Survey Solutions is a free, open-source data collection and survey management software developed by the Data Group of The World Bank. It is designed to facilitate various data collection methods, including Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI), Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI), and Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI).
As an initiative of The World Bank, Survey Solutions was created to enhance data collection capabilities for statistical offices, non-governmental organizations, universities, think tanks, and private survey firms worldwide. The platform has been adopted by data-collecting agencies in numerous countries, reflecting its global reach and impact.
Survey Solutions is funded and maintained by The World Bank, operating as a free resource for the global data collection community. As such, it does not engage in traditional funding rounds or valuations typical of private sector software companies.
Survey Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of features to support diverse data collection needs:
Questionnaire Designer: Enables the development of complex questionnaires in multiple languages, collaboration with colleagues, and testing on various devices.
Data Capture: Supports a wide range of question types, nested rosters, answer piping, cascading and linked questions, barcode scanning, and multimedia capture.
Data Quality Control: Provides robust validation, real-time survey progress monitoring, and sophisticated data validation algorithms using .NET.
Flexibility and Customization: Offers REST APIs for integration with external databases, custom dashboards, and automated quality controls.
Survey Solutions regularly updates its platform to enhance functionality and user experience. The latest version, 24.06, includes improvements in server setup and configuration, providing users with guidance and tools to deploy Survey Solutions servers on their infrastructure.
As a World Bank initiative, Survey Solutions embodies the organization's commitment to providing public goods that support global development. The platform emphasizes accessibility, scalability, and user empowerment, aligning with The World Bank's mission to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity.
Survey Solutions serves a diverse user base, including national statistical offices, NGOs, universities, think tanks, and private survey firms. The platform fosters a collaborative community through comprehensive documentation, instructional videos, and an active user forum, facilitating knowledge sharing and user support.
Survey Solutions
By World Bank Data Group
