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Power BI

Power BI

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Power BI is a business intelligence and data analytics tool from Microsoft that enables the creation of interactive reports and dashboards for simple and effective data analysis. The tool aggregates data from multiple sources and presents it in interactive charts that support informed decision-making. Power BI enables users to easily understand complex data patterns, making it ideal for teams that need to visualize and analyze organizational performance in real time.

How can this tool be used in humanitarian work?

Humanitarian organizations can use Power BI to track field program performance by analyzing operational and financial data in visual dashboards. The tool supports measuring key performance indicators such as donations, beneficiaries, and completed activities, facilitating accurate reporting for donors and partners. It also helps analyze trends in humanitarian needs, contributing to more effective, evidence-based future response planning.

Pros

Power BI offers the ability to integrate data from various sources, create interactive dashboards, support business intelligence, and easily publish reports online or via email.

Cons

The tool may require some training for new users to fully utilize its capabilities.

Monthly Cost

Free ($10 for Power BI Pro)

What You Lose by Not Using the Tool

Without Power BI, your organization loses a powerful tool for analyzing performance and improving data-driven decision-making.

Proposed Alternative
Tableau