MicroTest for Networks

In addition to providing tools and data services to individual members, MicroTest has a package of services for groups of programs.  MicroTest for Networks has been used by State Microenterprise Associations, funders and others interested in obtaining aggregate reports on a group of microenterprise programs.  MicroTest for Networks helps groups collect and analyze data for advocacy and capacity-building purposes.

MicroTest for Networks is especially designed to collect data from a variety of microenterprise programs, including those with more limited internal data-gathering capacity, and offers users the choice of the full version of MicroTest or “MicroTest Lite.”

MicroTest Lite uses a streamlined approach that eliminates some complex steps, yet provides the most critical data required to describe the collective results from a group of programs and offers a simple introduction to MicroTest’s approach to data collection and performance monitoring. Review a comparison of the full MicroTest workbook and MicroTest Lite.

MicroTest Networks also includes reports specifically designed to support a network or intermediary organization’s advocacy and capacity building work.

As with all other members, MicroTest for Networks members must first complete MicroTest training before beginning data collection and reporting activities.  Training and reporting schedules can be customized to meet a user’s specific needs.

For more information, please contact Tamra Thetford at microtest@aspeninstitute.org.