Implementing openIMIS: Experiences from the Toumaï community in 2021

Welcome to the first collection of articles created through the online community of openIMIS users. This journal brings together articles exploring key subjects for those considering, or already using, the openIMIS software including: implementation processes, risk management considerations, the potential for interoperability with parallel platforms, and avenues for financing. They are drawn from the knowledge and experiences of openIMIS users, known collectively as the Toumaï community.
Toumaï means 'hope of life' in several languages used across Central Africa. It is often given as a name to newborn babies in the desert areas of Chad and Niger to bring good luck in periods of extreme heat. As the name given to the openIMIS community of users, it represents the group's ambition to promote universal access to healthcare coverage through this newly formed technology.
The openIMIS technology plays a crucial role in the administration of vast quantities of information needed to manage social protection schemes. The Toumaï community is responsible for providing information and support to health finance schemes — across a number of French-speaking countries — as they prepare for, implement, and begin operating the software. The community also provides a platform for shared learning between representatives of insurance plans from various countries. The Toumaï community is supported by the global openIMIS initiative, which provides technical and institutional support.
We hope the Toumaï community will continue to be a catalyst for realizing the wider uptake of openIMIS across Francophone countries and beyond, helping to build efficient and effective health insurance systems for everyone.

WELCOME
INTRODUCING openIMIS
EXPERIENCES FROM TOUMAÏ
IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
INTEROPERABILITY
FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS
FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES
ACTUARIAL STUDIES
LOOKING FORWARD