What is IATI and Why Does It Matter?
The International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) is a globally recognized standard that sets a framework for publishing aid and development data. By ensuring that data is accessible in a common format, IATI promotes greater transparency, accountability, and collaboration within the aid sector.
Key Benefits of IATI Publishing
Enhanced Accountability
IATI enables NGOs to demonstrate responsible use of funds, promoting trust with donors, beneficiaries, and the public.
Improved Coordination
IATI’s standardized format allows for data comparability, fostering collaboration among organizations and development partners.
Actionable Data
Transparent, accessible data helps stakeholders monitor outcomes, enabling evidence-based decision-making.
For NGOs using NGO Online, publishing to IATI is a powerful tool for demonstrating commitment to transparency and improving the trust and credibility of your organization.
Why Publish to IATI?
Publishing IATI-compliant data helps ensure that your organization maintains transparency in its operations.
Benefits Include
Donor Confidence
Meets donor requirements, including those from government bodies like FCDO, MFA Netherlands, Danish International Development Agency who require IATI compliance.
Increased Public Trust
Provides stakeholders with the tools to monitor how funds are being used, strengthening the reputation of your NGO.
Better Decision Making
Transparent data empowers organizations and stakeholders to make informed decisions based on real-time insights.
NGO Online’s IATI Publishing Capabilities
With NGO Online, organizations can easily publish IATI-compliant data and documents through manual uploads. Our platform ensures that data is prepared and structured according to IATI standards for easy export.
To get started, our expert team will guide you through the process of configuring structured fields to capture the necessary IATI data. During implementation, we’ll work closely with you to define your reporting needs, ensuring all the required data is set up for export and aligned with your IATI reporting goals.
Key Features
IATI Data Export
Export your data in IATI-compliant formats for seamless upload.
IATI Reporting Setup
Easily configure the system to capture IATI-required data and generate compliant exports.
Manual Uploads
While our IATI publishing tool is evolving, you can manually upload data to the IATI platform with ease.
New Requirements for Sida-Funded Organizations
In line with strengthening transparency, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has introduced more stringent transparency requirements for organizations receiving Sida funding. This includes regular publication of IATI-compliant data.
For organizations funded by Sida, publishing accurate and timely IATI data is mandatory to demonstrate responsible use of funds. NGO Online fully supports compliance with these new requirements by ensuring data is exported in the correct IATI XML format.
What Does This Mean for Your Organization?
- Ensure Compliance: Organizations funded by Sida must publish IATI-compliant data to maintain eligibility for funding.
- Transparency and Accountability: By adhering to IATI standards, your organization strengthens relationships with Sida and other government partners.
Looking Ahead: The Future of IATI Publishing with NGO Online
NGO Online is committed to making the IATI publishing process as efficient and seamless as possible. Our development team is actively working on improving functionality, moving towards a fully integrated tool for IATI submissions directly from the platform.
What's Coming Soon?
Seamless IATI Data Submission
We’re working towards a fully integrated publishing tool to automate the submission process, eliminating manual uploads.
Data Validation Tools
New tools will ensure the accuracy and quality of the data before it is published.
Real-Time Syncing
Future releases will include real-time syncing to keep your IATI data current without additional steps.
Enhanced Reporting
We are planning new reporting capabilities to track the impact of IATI-published data more effectively.
