Functional Registries
What is it?
Convert any database into a trusted, reusable reference like health workers registry, farming land registry, skills registry, and many more.
Why Functional Registries?
Enables implementation of decentralised and interoperable registries
Machine-readable, digitally signed, and openly accessible via APIs
Configurable schema to capture minimal & contextual information
Enables ease of data updates by the end user
Claim and attestation workflows to maintain trustworthy data
Easily verifiable by third-party systems through external attestation and allows easy interoperability with existing systems
Discoverable registry records with control on public, private, and personal information
Registries, in addition to providing data about entities they are designed for, also enable verification and authentication of the entities
Ability to audit changes in registry records
For the system/business user:
Open registries enable departments to reuse data, thus preventing the need to re-collect information
Registries are typically more secure than paper-based systems. Data is protected from theft, loss, or damage.
Improved transparency: Users can see who has accessed or updated a record, and when. This can improve accountability, reduce fraud, and increase trust.
Increased efficiency: Electronic registries can streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve turnaround times, helping organizations save time and money.
Eliminating the need for repeated data collection and validation.
Data is kept up to date by the end users
For the citizen:
Empowers users by allowing them to share their information with consent
Prevents re-entering of information by users
Users can trust and verify the claims of different entities, such as a hospital claiming they are accredited with the national government
Users benefit from private innovation using trusted registry data
Data ownership in the hands of the users
Increased quality of life powered by the trusted ecosystem that registries create
What use cases can be powered?
Healthcare
A Healthcare Professional Registry that maintains comprehensive records of all health professionals, including doctors and nurses, ensuring registration and verification. This registry provides citizens with access to verified and authentic professionals.
Healthcare
A Health Facility Registry where medical institutions are cataloged, enabling patients to find nearby facilities with the services they need, assured of their quality and authenticity.
Agriculture
A Farm/Land Registry that catalogs agricultural properties to support sustainable land use planning and facilitate subsidy allocation.
Healthcare
An Organ Registry system including Pledge Registry, Recipient Registry, and Donor Registry that matches donors with recipients, streamlining organ transplantation processes and saving lives.
Government Services
A Government Scheme Registry that connects all eligible citizens with all the welfare programs and schemes run by the government
Education
Educational Registries: Parents searching for accredited educational institutions in their area for their child and being able to compare the programs, ratings, and facilities offered by each.
Education
A Student Registry that tracks academic progress, facilitating scholarship opportunities for students.
For DaaS Cohort 1, Sunbird Registries is the functional registries product made available.
Sunbird registries - Additional Resources:
Sunbird registries - Experience centre:
Demo link, user guide frontend and backend setup: https://rc.sunbird.org/reference-solutions-for-functional-registries/health-registries/organ-registries
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