The IDEAS project sought to improve the health and survival of mothers and babies by generating evidence to inform policy and practice and strengthening the public sector’s capacity for data-based decision-making. It undertook formative research for the creation of a Data Informed Platform for Health (DIPH) that was piloted in two districts, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas, in West Bengal. This data collection contains transcripts of face-to-face in-depth interviews with representatives, on the operation of the District Health & Family Welfare Society in North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas, and field notes produced during observations of meetings of the Executive Committee of the District Health & Family Welfare Society.

The dataset for this study (in-depth interview transcripts field notes and meeting observation notes) are held on the LSHTM Secure Server, but cannot be made available due to the extent of personal information contained. The informed consent form, in-depth interview guide and meeting observation checklist are in the appendices of the protocol.

Health information, Decision making, District level, Maternal and Newborn Health, Data sharing, West Bengal, India