Starter: SP-MIS

Module: spp_starter_sp_mis

Overview

The SP-MIS Starter module is a comprehensive bundle for Social Protection Management Information System deployments. It extends the Social Registry with full program management capabilities, including enrollment, payment cycles, service points, and approval workflows.

Purpose

This module is designed to:

• Provide complete SP-MIS functionality: Install all modules needed for social protection program management in one step

• Enable program management: Define programs with eligibility criteria and manage beneficiary enrollment

• Support payment cycles: Manage distribution and payment cycle workflows

• Track service delivery: Manage service points and distribution locations

Module Dependencies

Dependency	Description
spp_starter_social_registry	Complete Social Registry foundation
spp_programs	Program management with eligibility and enrollment
spp_approval	Multi-level approval workflows
spp_event_data	Audit trail for program activities

Included from Social Registry

Everything in spp_starter_social_registry:

• Registry management for individuals and groups

• Change request system for data maintenance

• API V2 with consent-based access

• DCI integration for external registries

• Logic Studio for no-code expressions

• Standardized vocabularies

Key Features

Program Management

Define and manage social protection programs:

Feature	Description
Program Definition	Create programs with descriptions and configurations
Eligibility Criteria	Define who qualifies using expressions
Enrollment Management	Track beneficiary membership in programs
Target Groups	Specify whether programs target individuals or households

Payment and Distribution Cycles

Manage recurring program activities:

Feature	Description
Cycle Creation	Define payment or distribution periods
Beneficiary Lists	Generate lists of eligible recipients per cycle
Entitlement Calculation	Compute benefits based on program rules
Disbursement Tracking	Track payments and distributions

Service Points

Manage locations where services are delivered:

Feature	Description
Location Management	Register service points with addresses
Assignment	Link service points to programs and areas
Capacity Tracking	Monitor service point utilization

Approval Workflows

Multi-level approval for sensitive operations:

Feature	Description
Approval Definitions	Configure who can approve what
Review Chains	Set up sequential or parallel approvals
Audit Trail	Track all approval decisions

Event Data

Capture program activities with audit trails:

Feature	Description
Event Types	Define categories of program events
Event Records	Log activities with timestamps and actors
Event Data	Capture structured data for each event

Registry Restrictions

The SP-MIS configuration can restrict direct registry editing:

Setting	Description
Restrict Registrant Edit	Users must use change requests instead of direct edits

Integration

The SP-MIS Starter integrates with:

• All Social Registry modules: Inherits full registry capabilities

• spp_api_v2_cycles: Exposes cycle management via REST API (auto-installs)

• spp_service_points: Manages distribution locations (transitive dependency)

Use Cases

Use Case	Description
Cash Transfer Programs	Direct cash payments to beneficiaries
Conditional Cash Transfers	Payments tied to compliance requirements
Social Assistance Programs	General welfare assistance
Food Distribution Programs	In-kind food aid management
In-Kind Transfer Programs	Non-cash benefit distribution