CORE / Features

A practical toolkit built around
programme delivery.

CORE connects the flow of operational data so teams spend less time entering, transferring and correcting information. Shared records, automation and quality controls make programme delivery more efficient and reduce avoidable administrative costs.

Capability map

One model. Many operational capabilities.

Fewer manual steps. Better data. Less rework. The capabilities below help teams deliver services with less time spent on administration, fewer errors and less waste.

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Participant & Entity Management

Four-Level Participant Model

Individual, Household, Collective and Facility.

Unique CORE ID

Automatically identify every CORE record.

External Identifiers

Retain identifiers from existing or external systems.

Participant Relationships

Keep relevant entity relationships connected.

Advanced Search & Filters

Find and work with participant records.

Duplicate Detection

Support more reliable identification.

Quick Registration

Create participant records efficiently.

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Programme Configuration

Project Management

Maintain donor and contractual project information.

Activity Configuration

Define outputs, targets, geography, team and target population.

Output & Target Management

Connect delivery to quantitative targets.

Flexible Participant Counting

Support counting rules appropriate to programme delivery.

Eligibility & Vulnerability Scoring

Support programme selection processes.

Clone Entities

Clone Activities, Activity Implementations and Forms to avoid rebuilding recurring configurations.

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Activity Implementation

Activity Implementation

Document actual programme delivery.

Configuration Inheritance

Reuse relevant Activity metadata.

Status Management

Follow progression from identification through selection, implementation and handover.

Participant Selection

Document which participants progress through delivery stages.

Complex Unique Participant Counting

Distinguish identified, selected and actually reached populations.

Implementation-Specific Forms

Add structured contextual information.

Items Distribution Tracking

Document items distributed where relevant.

Actual vs Target Tracking

Relate implementation to Activity targets.

Implementation History

Retain a connected record of delivery.

Participant Lists & Printing

Work with implementation participant lists.

Assignment & handover

Assign cases and Activity Implementations between colleagues or managers while retaining context.

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Forms & Assessments

XLSForm-Based Forms

Use the same form standard as Kobo and ODK.

Reusable Forms

Reuse or clone recurring forms.

Assessments

Capture structured assessment information.

Participant Signature Management

Capture signatures through Kobo or retain an image where appropriate.

Kobo / ODK Interoperability

Build on established field data collection standards.

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Customisation

Configurable Entity Fields

Extend relevant entity types with recurring contextual information.

Ad-hoc Fields

Add a field and value to a specific Participant or Activity Implementation.

Layered Customisation

Choose between standard fields, entity extensions, ad-hoc information and Forms according to the need.

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Data Quality & Traceability

Validation & verification

Standard formats, entry controls and review improve data quality at source.

Unique IDs & duplicate detection

Identify records consistently and flag potential duplicates before they distort results.

Connected references & history

Link participants, implementations, items and programme context throughout the model.

Timestamped audit trail

Log actions and retain the evidence needed for later Programme, Finance and Supply reviews.

Configurable counting

Use default population counting rules or configure institutional and donor indicator requirements.

Automated reporting

Reuse structured operational data, reducing manual transfers and reporting errors.

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Referrals

Referral Management

Create referrals connected to participant context.

Referral Follow-Up

Document progress and outcomes.

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Administration & Access

Organisational Structure

Represent departments, sectors, offices, teams, positions and management relationships.

Examples Department · Sectors · Country Offices · Teams · Positions · Managers

Location Management

Maintain reusable structured locations and administrative geography.

Examples Administrative levels · PCodes · GIS references

User Management

Manage platform users.

Role-Based Access Control

Control access according to responsibilities.

Reference Data

Maintain common values.

Organisational Authentication

Support organisational authentication such as OKTA.

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Data & Integrations

Bulk Import

Bring existing structured data into CORE.

Structured Data Export

Use CORE data in downstream workflows.

API Integration

Exchange structured information with other systems.

Kobo / ODK

Connect field data collection.

Power BI

Use structured operational data for business intelligence.

DHIS2

Support exchange with wider information ecosystems.

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Operational Management

Attachments

Keep supporting files with relevant records.

External Links

Connect records to useful external resources.

Lists, Search & Filters

Navigate operational information efficiently.

Print & Export

Generate attendance and distribution sheets for paper or digital use through Kobo, reducing preparation time and transcription errors.

Explore Data & Integrations

One principle behind many features.

Structure once → Implement many times → Reuse & connect → Exchange & analyse.

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