Methodology

The approach for this project was based on a structured analytical framework drawing on the World Bank's Digital Sourcebook and guidelines from initiatives such as the Digital Convergence Initiative (DCI). This framework helped identify and organize functional requirements into distinct business capability areas, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

The methodology involved the following steps:

• Literature Review: A review of existing SR and IBR implementations worldwide to capture best practices and lessons learned.

• Key Informant Interviews: Conversations with experts and practitioners in social protection. These interviews provided insights into real-world challenges, design trade-offs, and opportunities for improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Input was gathered from government representatives, technical assistance providers, donors, and the openIMIS community to ensure that the final requirements would be relevant and feasible.

• Transparency and Community Input: All information was documented on the openIMIS Wiki to promote transparency and community input.

• Gap Analysis: Comparing collected requirements with the current state of openIMIS. This ensured the new requirements would build on existing functionality and highlight areas needing enhancement.

• Quality Assurance: Stakeholders from diverse backgrounds were engaged in iterative reviews to refine and validate the requirements. Potential limitations, such as data availability constraints, were proactively managed to maintain global relevance while respecting local needs.