New OpenSPP adaptor blog

blog/2024-07-30-kenya-travelogue.md

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+title: 'The power of collaboration: How Digital Public Goods working together can strengthen Digital Public Infrastructure'
+author: Meghan Gilroy
+author_url: mailto:meghan@openfn.org
+author_image_url: https://www.openfn.org/_astro/meghan.836cb4f7_Z1mw5jG.webp
+image: /img/openfn-openspp.png
+tags: [Automation, Social Protection, Adaptors, OpenSPP, DPG, DPI, OpenSource, Kobotoolbox, OpenFn]
+featured: true
+---
+
+| ![Banner showing logos of OpenFn and OpenSPP](/img/openfn-openspp.png)        |
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+
+[Digital Public Goods](https://digitalpublicgoods.net/standard/) (DPGs) play a pivotal role as the backbone for strengthening 
+Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). At their core, DPGs are open-source software, 
+open data, open AI models, and open standards that are freely available for use and 
+adaptation. These resources are essential for developing robust, scalable, and interoperable 
+digital systems that can be deployed across various sectors, including health, education, 
+and social protection. By providing foundational tools and frameworks, DPGs empower governments, 
+organizations, and communities to build and enhance their digital infrastructure in ways that 
+are cost-effective, sustainable, and inclusive.
+
+In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, close collaboration and partnerships between DPGs have 
+become essential. By working together to ensure not only interoperability but also the elimination 
+of redundant effort, stewards of DPGs can pool resources, share knowledge and enhance efficiency, 
+driving us closer to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
+
+### OpenSPP and OpenFn Collaboration
+[OpenSPP](https://openspp.org/) is an open-source digital platform designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness 
+of social protection and agricultural development programs in low- and middle-income countries. 
+As a Digital Public Good serving over 20 million beneficiaries, OpenSPP offers a modular, highly 
+interoperable platform with a comprehensive management information system and dynamic registries. 
+It can be easily adapted to meet the specific needs, goals, and existing systems of any country.
+
+The collaboration between OpenSPP and OpenFn is a powerful example of collaborative work in the 
+DPG space. By adding an OpenSPP [adaptor](https://docs.openfn.org/adaptors) into [OpenFn's leading 
+workflow automation and data-exchange platform](https://openfn.org/), OpenSPP has unlocked countless data integration 
+and automation possibilities for its user base, as OpenFn can connect OpenSPP with any other 
+application. This effort, kick-started by the submission of a code contribution to OpenFn by the 
+OpenSPP team, can now facilitate faster data exchange and workflow automation, playing a crucial 
+role in managing OpenSPP’s data integration needs. As a result, this integration allows for faster 
+integration with other systems without the need for custom code.
+
+As OpenSPP is deployed in more countries, there is a need to ensure that other tools within the 
+deployment ecosystem can connect to push or pull data to and from the platform. 
+
+Imagine a real-world scenario where field officers equipped with tablets and smartphones use 
+**KoboToolBox** to collect vital information from residents for a social protection program. 
+They would typically gather data on income, family details, and living conditions. Using the 
+[Cron trigger](/documentation/build/triggers#cron-triggers-formerly-timers) type, OpenFn **fetches all submitted data at set intervals** from the Kobotoolbox server 
+for **cleaning, validation and mapping**. The **mapped data is then fed into OpenSPP**, which utilizes 
+this information to identify eligible beneficiaries and distribute the appropriate entitlements. 
+This streamlined process could ensure that the right support reaches those in need efficiently 
+and accurately, leveraging the power of automation and data integration to enhance social protection 
+efforts. This could not only improve the accuracy and timeliness of benefit delivery but also enhance 
+the overall accountability and transparency of the program.
+
+
+| ![High level workflow diagram to showcase the use case using the OpenSPP adaptor on OpenFn](/img/kobotoolbox-to-openspp.png)        |
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+| High level workflow diagram to showcase the use case using the OpenSPP adaptor on OpenFn.                               |
+
+In closing, as we continue to navigate this changing digital landscape, it is vitally important 
+to support and foster these collaborations, empowering governments, organizations, and communities 
+to build robust, scalable, and inclusive digital systems. Join us in promoting and investing in 
+DPG partnerships to create a more efficient, accountable, and inclusive future for all.
+
+:::info 
+If you’d like to learn more about how to contribute by building your own adaptors, check out the 
+OpenFn [Adaptors GitHub repository](https://github.com/OpenFn/adaptors#working-with-adaptors) or 
+contact our team via our [community](https://community.openfn.org?utm_source=openspp_blog&utm_medium=blog) 
+forum for more guidance! 
+:::