Microplan Assumptions

Overview

The Microplan Assumptions step helps define campaign-specific hypotheses that drive planning and calculations. The assumptions shown to users are dynamically determined based on the Campaign Type and Resource Distribution Strategy selected earlier.

This configuration is completed in two substeps.

Steps

Step 1: Registration and Distribution Process Selection

This screen adapts automatically based on the Resource Distribution Strategy chosen in the Campaign Details step.

1. If the Resource Distribution Strategy is Mixed

You must define both the registration and distribution processes.

Registration Process

• Question: How is the campaign registration process happening?

• Options:

  • House-to-House

  • Fixed Post

  • Mixed

Distribution Process

• Question: How is the campaign distribution process happening?

• Options:

  • House-to-House

  • Fixed Post

  • Mixed

Selection Rules

• Both registration and distribution can be mixed.

• House-to-House and Fixed Post cannot be selected together for registration and distribution.

• This ensures the two processes are clearly differentiated and correctly configured.

2. If the Resource Distribution Strategy is Fixed Post or House-to-House

You must define how registration and distribution are related.

Question

• Is the registration and distribution process happening together or separately?

Options

• Together

• Separately

The selected option determines how the system pre-configures the assumptions in the next step.

Step 2: Configure Assumptions Using the Assumptions Form

After defining the registration and distribution flow, you proceed to the Assumptions Form.

The form is dynamically generated from MDMS, based on:

• Selected Campaign Type (for example, Bednet, SMC)

• Selected Resource Distribution Strategy (House-to-House, Fixed Post, Mixed)

Assumption Categories

Depending on the campaign configuration, the form may include the following categories:

• General Assumptions High-level parameters that apply to the overall campaign.

• Registration Assumptions Assumptions related to how and where registration activities are conducted.

• Distribution Assumptions Parameters defining distribution methods and operational logistics.

• Commodities Assumptions Details related to items being distributed (for example, number of bednets per household).

Entering Assumption Values

• Users must enter values for each assumption.

• All assumption fields are mandatory.

Validation Rules

• Values must be numeric.

• Allowed range: 0 to 1000.

• Maximum of two decimal places (for example, 12.34 is valid, 12.345 is not).

• Must follow a valid number format (whole number or decimal).

Tooltips and Guidance

• Each assumption field includes a tooltip.

• Hovering over a field displays additional information to help users understand the parameter and expected input.

Managing Assumptions

Add a New Assumption

1. Click Add New Assumption.

2. A popup/modal appears.

3. Provide the following:

   • Choose Assumption: Select an existing assumption or create a new one.

   • Assumption Name: Enter a name for the new assumption.

4. Choose:

   • Add: Saves the assumption after validation.

   • Cancel: Discards changes and closes the popup.

Delete an Assumption

1. Click Delete next to the assumption.

2. Confirm your action:

   • Yes: Deletes the assumption.

   • No: Cancels the action.

Recover a Deleted Assumption

• Click Add New Assumption.

• Select the deleted assumption from the Choose Assumption dropdown.

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Key Behaviour

• Assumption categories and parameters are fully dynamic.

• They change automatically based on:

  • Campaign Type

  • Resource Distribution Strategy

• This ensures assumptions remain relevant, consistent, and aligned with the campaign design.