OpenSPP SP-MIS

A digital system to manage the full lifecycle of social protection programs

The OpenSPP Social Protection Management Information System (SP-MIS) is a comprehensive platform designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a social protection program. It supports both routine and emergency interventions, whether cash or in-kind, and empowers citizens through secure, verifiable credentials.

Key features

Easy registration and data collection – Build and maintain a continuously updated database through imports, system integrations, or direct registration. Structured workflows support reliable updates, whether initiated by the citizens or registrars.

Read more about Unified and hierarchical beneficiary registry.

Targeting and integrated service delivery – With a flexible approach to eligibility and targeting, the OpenSPP SP-MIS can serve as a central data repository to support a wide array of programs.

Read more about Eligibility and targeting.

Program and Distribution Management – A core feature in OpenSPP SP-MIS is its ability to support the delivery of both cash and in-kind entitlements. Automate cash transfers via financial service providers, issue vouchers, or manage food and non-food item distribution, including stock and warehouse management.

Read more about End-to-end program and entitlement management, Pluggable payment and disbursement and In-kind benefits and inventory management (GRM).

Change management through formal change requests – 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 about Auditable change management.

Monitoring, reporting, and public accountability – Maintain full audit trails, track all user actions, and provide dashboards and analytics for evidence-based decision-making. This capability is crucial for tracking program performance, demonstrating effectiveness to donors, and building public trust.

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

Interoperability with other systems – Connect securely with other national databases (e.g., ID, health, civil registration) through RESTful APIs to pull information directly, ensuring that the information is up-to-date.

Read more about Data integration and interoperability (APIs).

Who is it for?

Governments managing national or local social protection systems

Social protection agencies delivering cash or in-kind programs

NGOs and development partners supporting vulnerable households

OpenSPP modules included

The preconfigured OpenSPP SP-MIS product is intended to provide the basic use cases of an SP-MIS.

The following modules are included in the OpenSPP SP-MIS product:

• OpenSPP Registry: Consolidated registry management for individuals, groups, and membership.

• OpenSPP Registry Search Portal: Search-first registry interface for privacy protection.

• OpenSPP Security: Central security definitions for OpenSPP modules.

• OpenSPP Area Management: Establishes direct associations between OpenSPP registrants, beneficiary groups, and their corresponding geographical administrative areas.

• OpenSPP Vocabulary: Standardized code list management system for OpenSPP.

• OpenSPP Consent: DPV-aligned consent management for social protection programs.

• OpenSPP Source Tracking: Track data provenance and source information for registrants.

• OpenSPP Change Request V2: Configuration-driven change request system with UX improvements, conflict detection and duplicate prevention.

• OpenSPP CR Types - Base: Basic change request types with field mapping strategy.

• OpenSPP CEL Domain Query Builder: Write simple CEL-like expressions to filter records.

• OpenSPP Studio: No-code customization interface for OpenSPP.

• OpenSPP API V2: Standards-aligned, consent-respecting API for social protection data exchange.

• OpenSPP API V2 - Data: REST API endpoints for Variable Data push/pull.

• OpenSPP DCI Client: Base DCI client infrastructure with OAuth2 and data source management

• OpenSPP DCI Client - CRVS: Connect to CRVS registries via DCI API.

• OpenSPP DCI Client - IBR: Connect to IBR for duplication checks via DCI API.

• OpenSPP DCI Client - Disability Registry: Connect to Disability Registry via DCI API.

• OpenSPP Programs: Manage cash and in-kind entitlements, integrate with inventory, and enhance program management features.

• OpenSPP Approval: Standardized approval workflows with multi-tier sequencing and CEL rules.

• OpenSPP Event Data: Records and tracks events related to individual and group registrants.

• OpenSPP Service Points Management: Manages physical or virtual locations for social protection service delivery.

• OpenSPP User Roles: Defines and manages distinct user roles to implement area-based access control.

Expanding the SPMIS

The OpenSPP-based SPMIS contains everything that is necessary to set up a foundational SPMIS. It can however be expanded with additional functionalities to perfectly suit the specific needs, read more about module installation.

Next step

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