The Challenge: Ensuring Quality at Scale
The International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) standard is used by a vast and growing number of organizations. Maintaining data quality across this diverse ecosystem is crucial for transparency and effectiveness.
1500+
Organizations Publishing Data to IATI
The Solution: A 3-Step Process
A simple, powerful cycle translates abstract quality goals into tangible, verifiable achievements.
Define Criteria
Establish specific, measurable criteria for badges covering timeliness, comprehensiveness, and more.
Automate Validation
Use an objective, automated system to analyze publisher data against the defined badge criteria.
Award & Display
Award digital badges that can be displayed on websites and the IATI registry, recognizing achievement.
Meet the Badges
Each badge represents a specific, validated achievement in data quality, addressing key needs of data users.
Timeliness
Data is published frequently and on schedule.
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Comprehensiveness
Includes a high percentage of core data fields.
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Forward-Looking
Contains budgets and data for future years.
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Partner Data
Correctly identifies and links to implementing partners.
Visualizing the Impact
Badges provide an at-a-glance overview of data quality across the entire IATI ecosystem.
Publisher Quality Distribution
A hypothetical look at the current state of data quality. Badges create a clear incentive to move publishers towards 'Good' and 'Excellent' standing.
Potential Badge Adoption
This chart illustrates how many publishers could achieve each badge, highlighting areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
The Dual Benefit
The badge system is more than a technical tool; it’s a powerful driver for change.
A Powerful Quality Mechanism
- ✔ Provides clear, actionable goals for data publishers.
- ✔ Standardizes the definition of "good data" across key areas.
- ✔ Creates public accountability and peer motivation to improve.
A Clear Advocacy Tool
- ✔ Simplifies complex data quality concepts into an easy-to-understand visual.
- ✔ Offers tangible incentives and recognition for good practice.
- ✔ "Gamifies" data improvement, encouraging continuous progress.