Social Registry

A Social Registry is a dynamic, inclusive information system that serves as a central platform for multiple social protection programs. It collects, stores, and manages comprehensive socio-demographic data on potential beneficiaries, supporting the entire social protection delivery chain from outreach to eligibility determination.

Key characteristics include:

1. Dynamic nature: Allows continuous, on-demand registration or periodic large-scale surveys.

2. Broad coverage: Enables rapid response to changing beneficiary needs across lifecycles and during crises.

3. Standardized data collection: Uses consistent questionnaires for program eligibility determination.

4. Interoperability: Interfaces with other administrative systems for data verification and complementation.

5. Unique identification: Utilizes government-recognized ID systems for enhanced effectiveness.

SRs facilitate critical processes such as:

• Data intake through various modalities (in-person, online, mobile)

• Data verification and complementation via interfaces with other databases

• Assessment of needs and conditions using predefined methodologies

• Generation of potential beneficiary lists for specific programs

• Real-time data updates and notifications to relevant systems

• Reporting and Analytics Module for policy-making

SRs play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of social protection programs by providing a single source of truth for beneficiary information, enabling data-driven decision-making, reducing duplication, and supporting targeted service delivery.