OpenSPP Social Registry#

A flexible and secure platform to manage social program data

The OpenSPP Social Registry is a digital platform that helps governments and organizations manage information about individuals and households. It provides a single, reliable source of data to improve targeting, reduce duplication, and coordinate services across programs.

Key features#

Registration and data collection – Prepare the registry with all the fields needed. Collect information through bulk upload, direct entry in the UI, or secure connections with existing systems.

Read more: Unified and hierarchical beneficiary registry

Targeting and eligibility – Flexible approach to eligibility and targeting — identify eligible beneficiaries based on simple criteria such as age or complex combinations of factors.

Read more: Eligibility and targeting

Change management – Route sensitive updates through configurable approval workflows with role-based controls and full audit trails. Track what changed, who made the change, and why, ensuring data integrity, accountability, and trust in program decisions.

Read more: Auditable change management

Monitoring and accountability – Track changes and manage user permissions to ensure data security and integrity. Access dashboards for decision-making, transparency, and long-term monitoring.

Read more: Auditable change management and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

Data integration and APIs – Connect seamlessly with other national databases (ID, health, civil registry) via secure APIs to make updates or pull information directly, ensuring data is up-to-date and interoperable.

Read more: Data integration and interoperability (APIs)

Who is it for?#

Government agencies wanting a reliable, up-to-date registry that can act as a foundation for interventions

NGOs delivering services at national or local level

Policy makers needing reliable data for planning and resource allocation

Next step#

The OpenSPP Social Registry is an open-source product, built and supported by the OpenSPP community. Read more about installing OpenSPP Social Registry.