In a computerised environment, and are overlapping concepts ‘databases’ ‘registries’ (effectively synonyms); both are for storing and retrieving data and therefore act as repositories’ When discussing integrated data repositories we retain the word ‘data as this is most commonly used. ‘registry’ MIS a system that transforms retrieved data from a program’s database/register (or, in — some different databases linked to different modules) into information that can be used for efficient and effective program management. In social protection literature, the term MIS is associated with program-level information management. When discussing integrated solutions we use the generic term software’, referring to the tailored solution that allows for the input, ‘application processing and output (e.g. display/presentation) of information. In the literature this is sometimes referred to as MIS’. ‘integrated The way in which these building blocks are operationalised in country will influence the system’s overall functionality, level of dynamism and level of integration, ultimately affecting the extent to which the benefits of integration discussed in can be achieved in practice. Table 2 provides a few examples which should be kept in mind throughout this report in Table 2 below. — — 2 How variations in operationalisation can affect outcomes Variations in operationalisation that will affect See section(s) outcomes (examples) Registry/ database What percentage of population is in the registry 2.4, 3.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.7 Whose data is in the registry (e.g. beneficiary vs 4.2.1 potentially eligible) What data is being collected and stored (e.g. what 4.2.1 variables) How data is being collected 4.2.1 How data is being updated 4.2.2 What data sources are being used and how 2.5, 4.2.1 Application software (and How data is managed and used 2.5, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, procedures for data 4.2.5, 4.2.6 sharing) Whether data exchange is real time or not 2.5, 4.3.4 Opportunities for data access at decentralised 4.1.1,4.1.2, 4.3.4 level and for external stakeholders (accessibility) Level of security/data privacy guaranteed 4.3.1
In a computerised environment, ‘databases’ and ‘registries’ are overlapping concepts (effectively synonyms); both are for storing and retrieving data and therefore act as ‘data repositories’ When discussing integrated data repositories we retain the word ‘registry’ as this is most commonly used. MIS — a system that transforms retrieved data from a program’s database/register (or, in some different databases linked to different modules) into information that can be used for efficient and effective program management. In social protection literature, the term MIS is associated with program-level information management. When discussing integrated solutions we use the generic term ‘application software’, referring to the tailored solution that allows for the input, processing and output (e.g. display/presentation) of information. In the literature this is sometimes referred to as ‘integrated MIS’. The way in which these building blocks are operationalised in country will influence the system’s overall functionality, level of dynamism and level of integration, ultimately affecting the extent to which the benefits of integration discussed in can be achieved in practice. Table 2 provides a few examples — which should be kept in mind throughout this report — in Table 2 below. 2 How variations in operationalisation can affect outcomes Variations in operationalisation that will affect outcomes (examples) See section(s) Registry/ database What percentage of population is in the registry 2.4, 3.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.7 Whose data is in the registry (e.g. beneficiary vs potentially eligible) 4.2.1 What data is being collected and stored (e.g. what variables) 4.2.1 How data is being collected 4.2.1 How data is being updated 4.2.2 What data sources are being used and how 2.5, 4.2.1 Application software (and procedures for data sharing) How data is managed and used 2.5, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6 Whether data exchange is real time or not 2.5, 4.3.4 Opportunities for data access at decentralised level and for external stakeholders (accessibility) 4.1.1,4.1.2, 4.3.4 Level of security/data privacy guaranteed 4.3.1
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