Implementation of openIMIS is likely to be successful in countries and contexts where a social protection scheme is in place and functioning well. Nevertheless, careful analysis of the particular circumstances is important, prior to any implementation of the technology.
This analysis should follow a series of key steps, which will help to ensure the conclusions reached are informative for decision-makers and positively influence the shape of the scheme.
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Having fully mapped the social protection systems, the next step will be to overlay or combine the various business processes to be covered by openIMIS. This will help to identify any information gaps that might require modifications to the software, for example translating the software into additional languages or building new functionality. Once complete, it will be possible to draft a complete description of the structures required to manage the social protection scheme.
The steps described above will help to inform key decisions related to the structure, scope, and likely costs for the planned implementation. The openIMIS initiative can provide additional relevant information that might contribute towards building a clear understanding of the software and how it can be an effective and efficient solution to improve healthcare systems, including experiences from previous implementations. The openIMIS team can also provide evaluation grids that will help to assess the costs for an implementation, and can provide useful information on financial support available from various sources.