Overview
The Technical Side of GBA Plus: Understanding Disaggregated Data is a workshop for anyone working in policies, programs, or community services who wants to build confidence with data. It is especially useful for those interested in the technical side of GBA Plus, as it focuses on using disaggregated data for meaningful impact.
Looking only at big-picture averages misses important details and specific community needs. This 90-minute interactive workshop is a friendly starting point for professionals who want to build confidence with data. You do not need to be a statistician or data scientist to attend.
What We Will Cover
- What is Disaggregated Data: What disaggregation means in plain language and how it reveals hidden community needs.
- How to Use Data to Improve Impact: How to look beyond overall averages to evaluate program reach and identify who is left behind.
- How to Tell a Clear Story: How to turn data insights into clear visual reports and compelling summaries that help decision-makers act.
Who Should Attend
- Community service leads looking to identify who their programs serve well and who gets missed.
- Non-profit directors and project leads demonstrating measurable impact to funders and stakeholders.
- Policy analysts and strategic advisors applying GBA Plus frameworks to evidence-informed decision-making.
- Data analysts and evaluators seeking to learn more about GBA Plus and disaggregated data.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Explain the basic concept of disaggregated data in plain language to your team or leadership.
- Recognize where overall averages are hiding important differences in your project data.
- Select simple visual formats and charts to present your demographic information clearly.
- Apply GBA Plus steps to turn your data insights into better decisions for your community.
About CCGBA+
We advance people-centred policies with GBA+ to ensure inclusive, transparent and accountable decisions. We support organizations to move beyond good intentions toward approaches that are grounded in accountability and the realities of the communities they serve. Notably, our approach reflects the technical side of GBA Plus, where analyzing disaggregated data is the foundation for impactful policies and programs.
