Multi-Program Beneficiary View (IBR-030, Core)

Essential function that provides a consolidated view of beneficiary participation data across multiple programs, enabling external systems to access this information. This is commonly facilitated through an API that allows external systems to access beneficiary participation data across multiple programs

Provides unified beneficiary profiles, enables cross-program visibility, supports coordinated interventions

Interoperability and Integration Capability Area, Data Management Capability Area, User Interface Capability Area

This function is foundational to the IBR's purpose of providing a consolidated view of beneficiary program participation. Without this data consolidation and access capability, often delivered through an API, the system could not fulfill its core mission of enabling coordinated program management and integrated service delivery.

• Flexible data presentation for different use cases

• Appropriate data access controls and permissions

• Efficient data retrieval for large beneficiary populations

• Clear presentation of temporal program participation

• Support for diverse program types and benefit structures

Cross-Program Fraud Detection (IBR-033, Optional)

Function designed to enable effective cross-program fraud detection. To achieve this, the system must provide capabilities for advanced analytics and integrated data access across multiple social protection programs. This allows for the identification of potential fraud or errors that may not be visible within a single program, such as beneficiaries receiving duplicate benefits from different programs.

Detects duplicate benefits, identifies suspicious patterns, supports investigation processes

Interoperability and Integration Capability Area, Reporting and Analytics Capability Area

Basic fraud detection can initially occur through simpler mechanisms. As systems mature and fraud detection becomes more sophisticated, this integrated approach becomes increasingly valuable for maintaining program integrity and ensuring appropriate resource allocation.

• Fraud risk across multiple programs is significant

• Program rules create potential for duplicative benefits

• Advanced analytics capabilities are available

• Coordinated investigation processes exist

• Fraud prevention is a priority for financial sustainability

Integrated Case Management Protocol (IBR-039, Optional)

Function that interfaces with a protocol to support integrated case management across social protection programs

Coordinates service planning, tracks interventions across programs, supports holistic case assessment

Interoperability and Integration Capability Area, Update Management Capability Area

Initial systems may focus on basic program coordination rather than sophisticated case management integration. As service delivery models evolve toward more personalized and coordinated approaches, this function becomes increasingly important for effective beneficiary support.

• Case management is a key service delivery approach

• Multiple programs serve the same beneficiaries

• Coordinated intervention planning is required

• Beneficiary pathways span multiple programs

• Service providers need comprehensive beneficiary information

Cross-Sector Integration Framework (IBR-040, Optional)

Function that establishes a Cross-Sector Integration Framework to enable data exchange and integration between social protection systems and other social sectors (health, education, etc.). This capability facilitates a more comprehensive approach to beneficiary support by allowing for integrated service planning, holistic vulnerability assessments, and coordinated interventions across sectors.

Enables cross-sector data sharing, supports comprehensive vulnerability assessment, facilitates coordinated interventions

Interoperability and Integration Capability Area, Data Management Capability Area

Initial focus is typically on integration within social protection before expanding to cross-sector coordination. As approaches evolve toward more comprehensive vulnerability reduction strategies, this broader integration becomes increasingly valuable for addressing multidimensional needs.

• Multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms exist

• Complementary interventions span different sectors

• Comprehensive vulnerability assessment is required

• Policy frameworks support integrated approaches

• Data sharing agreements across sectors are in place

Payment Instruction Generator (IBR-031, Optional)

Function that generates standardized payment instructions for each program and beneficiary

Creates payment files, supports multiple payment modalities, ensures payment accuracy

Interoperability and Integration Capability Area, Data Management Capability Area

Basic systems may use separate payment processes managed by each program. As payment integration advances, this function becomes increasingly important for efficient, accurate, and coordinated benefit disbursement across the social protection portfolio.

• Standardized payment processes are established

• Multiple payment service providers are used

• Consolidated payment approaches are preferred

• Payment efficiency is a priority

• Payment reconciliation requires standardized data