A Digital Public Good for Social Protection
Over 4 billion people globally do not have access to social protection.
Digital information systems play a crucial role in the effective and efficient management of social protection, and ensure that larger numbers of people are protected by regular and reliable transfers.
OpenSPP is an open-source, modular and highly interoperable platform for social protection offering a comprehensive management information system and dynamic registries, which can be easily adapted to a country’s needs, goals and existing systems.
Over 4 billion people globally do not have access to social protection.
Digital information systems play a crucial role in the effective and efficient management of social protection, and ensure that larger numbers of people are protected by regular and reliable transfers.
OpenSPP is an open-source, modular and highly interoperable platform for social protection offering a comprehensive management information system and dynamic registries, which can be easily adapted to a country’s needs, goals and existing systems.
OpenSPP building blocks
OpenSPP building blocks
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Our dynamic registries facilitate the storage and retrieval of data, providing a foundation for evidence-based decision making and targeted resource allocation. Our management information system converts data from the registry to support the delivery of social protection programs through a number of key implementation and delivery phases.
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Our dynamic registries facilitate the storage and retrieval of data, providing a foundation for evidence-based decision making and targeted resource allocation. Our management information system converts data from the registry to support the delivery of social protection programs through a number of key implementation and delivery phases.
A digital public good for social protection
DPGs are open-source software, open data, open AI systems, and open content collections that adhere to privacy and other applicable best practices, do no harm by design and are of high relevance for attainment of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DPGs may also be implemented as part of a country’s Digital Public Infrastructure. Along with other DPGs, OpenSPP is listed in the digital public goods registry.
A Digital Public Good for Social Protection
DPGs are open-source software, open data, open AI systems, and open content collections that adhere to privacy and other applicable best practices, do no harm by design and are of high relevance for attainment of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DPGs may also be implemented as part of a country’s Digital Public Infrastructure. Along with other DPGs, OpenSPP is listed in the digital public goods registry.
A digital public good for social protection
DPGs are open-source software, open data, open AI systems, and open content collections that adhere to privacy and other applicable best practices, do no harm by design and are of high relevance for attainment of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DPGs may also be implemented as part of a country’s Digital Public Infrastructure. Along with other DPGs, OpenSPP is listed in the digital public goods registry.
Benefits of OpenSPP
Guarantees digital sovereignty
With OpenSPP, governments and humanitarian agencies have control over their software, and are free to choose the support they need without changing the application or code.
Lowers the costs of digitalization
OpenSPP is cost effective. It has no licence fees and no vendor lock in. Based on Odoo ERP, customization support is available from local certified Odoo developers in low- and middle-income countries.
Provides flexibility & choice
Users select only the modules and features they need, making it suitable for small or large organizations. The platform can be rapidly modified to support Adaptive and Shock Responsive Social Protection.
Enhances data privacy & security
Security controls and audit logs ensure that sensitive data and transactions are protected. OpenSPP can be easily adapted to comply with data privacy policies.
Supports system interoperability
Well documented APIs and integration options ensure that different systems work together, improving the coordination of social protection with other services and data sources.
Promotes localization
OpenSPP can be adapted to meet the linguistic, cultural and functional requirements of a particular country, public institution or humanitarian agency, supporting localization and promoting technology uptake.
About us
OpenSPP was created to support the improvement and growth of effective social protection and humanitarian programs.
Our approach
Our approach is pragmatic and user-centred, recognizing the complex and rapidly changing contexts in which social protection programs operate.
Partnerships & collaborations
We work with governments, humanitarian agencies, implementers and the open-source community to advance the digitalization of social protection.
About us
OpenSPP was created to support the improvement and growth of effective social protection and humanitarian programs.
Our approach
Our approach is pragmatic and user-centred, recognizing the complex and rapidly changing contexts in which social protection programs operate.
Partnerships & Collaboration
We work with governments, humanitarian agencies, implementers and the open-source community to advance the digitalization of social protection systems.
