Arwa-Esam/National-Water-Access-Dashboard-Maji-Ndogo-Project-Final_part

This Power BI report provides a national-level overview of water accessibility and infrastructure improvements across the fictional country of Maji Ndogo. It highlights the overall progress of the water improvement project, investment distribution, and province-level performance. # 📊 Maji Ndogo Water – Public Dashboard Overview This dashboard was developed as part of the **Maji Ndogo Water Source Improvement Project**, following a request to create a public-facing report that clearly communicates how funds are being used, the impact of improvements, and the overall project progress. It is designed for **citizens, partners, and project decision-makers** to monitor progress in real time. --- ## 🌍 Dashboard Purpose The public dashboard provides transparent insights into: - Overall project progress - Total expenditure to date - Spending breakdown by province - What the funds were used for - Budget forecast and whether it is sufficient - Potential areas for cost optimization - Data representation at national, provincial, and town levels - Ground-level insight into improvement activities --- ## 🔍 Key Insights from the Public Water Dashboard ### ✅ 1. National Water Access Is Still Low Only **47.8%** of the population currently has access to basic water services. This means **over half of Maji Ndogo** still struggles with safe, consistent water access, highlighting a major need for continued investment. --- ### ✅ 2. 4 Million People Recently Gained Water Access The project has already enabled **4 million individuals** to obtain basic water access. This confirms that the interventions are having a meaningful and measurable impact. --- ### ✅ 3. Budget Spending Is Slightly Above Target Total spending has reached **$33.8M**, which is **10.69% higher** than the planned budget. This signals potential **cost overruns** and the need for more careful monitoring as the project continues. --- ### ✅ 4. Overall Project Completion Is Still Low The project is currently **22% complete**, despite significant spending. This mismatch between **spending vs. completion** suggests: - Work is progressing slowly - Some areas might require operational adjustments - Potential bottlenecks in field execution --- ### ✅ 5. Most Money Is Concentrated in 2 Provinces …