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Marta Costa
“Good data doesn't just answer questions; it challenges assumptions.”

Marta is a Senior Product Specialist at Dobility, where she is part of the Enterprise Success team, assisting NGOs, nonprofits, survey firms, universities, and research institutes in achieving their objectives using SurveyCTO.

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Marta is also the host of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, where she engages with experts on topics related to data collection and research in global health and development. She is on a mission to elevate the conversation around data quality, fieldwork integrity, and the evolving tools that power meaningful research.

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With a background in international development and a passion for strengthening evidence-based decision-making, Marta brings deep experience from projects across many sectors, including education and financial inclusion.

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Ask me

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    What’s the most common mistake organizations make when designing data collection projects in the field?

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    How can NGOs and governments better use data to inform decision-making and policy design?

  • 3

    What are some underrated data collection techniques that can drastically improve response quality?

  • 4

    How is AI reshaping the future of data collection, especially in remote or underserved regions?

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