Offline Capabilities
Offline capabilities of Social Registry
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Offline capabilities of Social Registry
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The OpenG2P Social Registry is designed to function effectively in environments with limited or no internet connectivity. While working closely with the countries we engage with, we identified that connectivity remains a significant challenge. Many regions, especially rural and underserved areas, face inconsistent or limited internet access, creating barriers to efficient social service delivery. To address this issue, OpenG2P has prioritized the development of strong offline capabilities, enabling registration and authentication of beneficiaries without requiring continuous online access. These capabilities ensure uninterrupted service delivery, inclusivity, operational efficiency, and data security, even in areas with minimal infrastructure.
The following offline capabilities are offered:
The Social Registry supports offline registration using ODK (Open Data Kit), allowing field officers and enumerators to collect beneficiary data even in remote locations without internet connectivity. Key features include:
Mobile and tablet-based data collection: Enumerators can use mobile devices with OpenG2P's offline-enabled ODK forms to register individuals and households.
Form-based data entry: Data can be entered through digital forms that support structured and customizable inputs.
Local storage and synchronization: The collected data is stored locally on the device and automatically synchronized with the central registry once connectivity is restored.
Identity verification: Offline verification mechanisms, such as biometric scans and QR code-based identification, can be used to validate beneficiary details.
For a more detailed overview of ODK-based registration, refer to the ODK documentation.
An emerging use case in OpenG2P is the use of Verifiable Credentials (VC) for offline registration and authentication. This approach allows:
Beneficiaries to present their credentials without requiring an internet connection, ensuring service continuity in remote areas.
Decentralized verification, where service providers can validate credentials locally without depending on a central database.
Enhanced privacy and security, as verifiable credentials allow individuals to control and share their identity data selectively.
A reference application, 4sure, demonstrates how Verifiable Credentials can be issued and used for offline authentication within the OpenG2P ecosystem. While 4sure serves as an example implementation, the broader concept of using Verifiable Credentials significantly enhances the accessibility and reliability of social protection services in offline environments.
By leveraging these offline capabilities, the OpenG2P Social Registry enhances accessibility, ensures data integrity, and extends social protection services to underserved populations with minimal infrastructure dependencies.
A key offline capability of OpenG2P is the ability to generate, store, and verify Beneficiary Verifiable Credentials (VC)without requiring real-time internet access. This enables beneficiaries to prove their eligibility for programs and services without relying on a central online system. Key aspects include:
Digital credential issuance: Beneficiaries are issued cryptographically secure verifiable credentials that can be stored on their mobile devices or printed as a QR code.
Offline authentication: Service providers, field officers, or other verifying entities can scan and validate the credentials entirely offline using cryptographic verification mechanisms.
Secure and portable: Verifiable credentials allow beneficiaries to carry proof of program participation in an easily accessible and shareable format.
Decentralized verification: Since the credentials are self-contained and cryptographically signed, they can be verified without needing to query a central server, making them ideal for low-connectivity environments.
