Comparable¶
Definition¶
When publishing IATI data, organisations should consider how to achieve the following:
- Codelists - IATI data should include codes that are published on the relevant IATI codelists.
- Identifiers - IATI data should reference organisations involved in any activity in a structured way, using organisation identifiers.
- Traceable - IATI data should reference IATI data published by other organisations, particularly if funds are being transferred between organisations.
Considerations¶
When providing comparable IATI data, publishers should also consider:
- The IATI codelists cover a wide range of fields and values. Where relevant, these are derived from existing codelists, maintained by external agencies.
- When describing organisations, it is desirable to included a structured reference (organisation identifier) rather than just the name. Guidance is available on how to construct these.
- Often it is the case that organisations share activity information via regular communication channels, to ensure that cross-references can be made within the data.
Benefits¶
It’s useful to access comparable IATI data because:
- When IATI data contains common codes, it can more easily be utilised in conjunction with other IATI datasets.
- When IATI data includes structured identifiers, it can assist users to understand who/what is being referenced.
- When IATI data is interoperable, it enables users to trace funds through the resource chain.