Variable definitions and collection guidance for case institution and stakeholder.
Institution_ID
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_001 |
| Definition |
Unique identifier for the institution |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Auto-generated. Format: [ISO country code][3-digit sequence]. Start at 001 for each country. |
Country
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_002 |
| Definition |
Country where institution is based |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Use ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes only (ZA, KE, NG, etc.). For pan-African institutions, use country of headquarters. |
Institution_Name
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_003 |
| Definition |
Official name of the institution |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Search official websites, company registries, NGO databases. Example: 'Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)'. Use English name if multiple languages available. |
Institution_Type
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_004 |
| Definition |
Primary institutional category |
| Format |
Categorical: Government | Private Sector | Civil Society/NGO | Media | Academic/Research | International Organization | Hybrid/Multi-Sector |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Determine based on legal status, funding, governance. Government = state-owned/controlled; Private = commercial entity; Civil Society = non-profit advocacy/service; Media = journalism focus; Academic = research/teaching; International = multilateral/foreign; Hybrid = multiple types. |
Institution_Subtype
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_005 |
| Definition |
More specific institutional classification |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Examples: Ministry, Regulatory Agency, Central Bank, State-Owned Enterprise, Bank, Telco, Fintech, Payment Provider, Advocacy NGO, Think Tank, News Outlet, University, UN Agency. Use consistent terminology. |
DPI Mandate & Role
DPI_Mandate
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_006 |
| Definition |
Whether institution has explicit DPI mandate in legislation/policy |
| Format |
Categorical: Yes | No | Unclear |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Search enabling laws, regulations, strategic plans for explicit mention of digital identity, digital payments, data exchange, or digital infrastructure responsibilities. Yes = clear mandate; No = no formal mandate; Unclear = ambiguous or emerging mandate. |
DPI_Role
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_007 |
| Definition |
Primary functional roles in DPI ecosystem |
| Format |
Categorical : Policy Maker | Regulator | Implementer | System Integrator | Service Provider | Funding Source | Advocacy/Watchdog | Research/Advisory | Capacity Builder | User Representative | Technical Standards Setter | Unknown |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Review institutional functions, project portfolios, press releases, partnerships. Select ALL applicable roles. Separate with semicolon (;). Examples: 'Policy Maker;Regulator' or 'Service Provider;System Integrator'. |
DPI_Focus_Areas
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_008 |
| Definition |
Specific DPI domains where institution is active |
| Format |
Categorical : Digital Identity | Digital Payments | Data Sharing/Exchange | Connectivity Infrastructure | Cybersecurity | Data Protection/Privacy | Digital Skills/Literacy | Interoperability Standards | Digital Public Services | Other |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Search reports, project descriptions, news articles about DPI work. Select ALL applicable areas. Separate with semicolon (;). Include 'Other' if significant work doesn't fit categories. |
Legal_Authority
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_009 |
| Definition |
Type of legal authority held by institution |
| Format |
Categorical: Legislative Authority | Regulatory Authority | Policy Development Authority | Operational Authority | Advisory/Consultative | Commercial/Market-Based | None/Limited | Unclear |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check enabling legislation, regulatory powers, licensing authority. Legislative = law-making power; Regulatory = rule-making/enforcement; Policy Development = strategy/guidance; Operational = implementation; Advisory = consultation only; Commercial = market participation; None/Limited = no formal authority. |
Website_URL
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_010 |
| Definition |
Official institutional website |
| Format |
Text (URL) |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Search Google for official website, verify authenticity. Use 'None' if no website exists, 'Unknown' if cannot be determined. Include protocol (https:// or http://). |
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_011 |
| Definition |
General institutional contact email |
| Format |
Text (Email) |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Find on website contact page. Use general/info email, not personal addresses. Use 'None' if not publicly available. |
Physical_Location
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_012 |
| Definition |
City and country of headquarters |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Find on website or company registry. Format: 'Nairobi, Kenya' or 'Cape Town, South Africa'. Use headquarters if multiple offices. |
Influence Assessment
Power_Level
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_013 |
| Definition |
Overall ability to influence DPI outcomes |
| Format |
Categorical : Very High | High | Medium | Low | Very Low |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Consider authority, resources, network, expertise, track record. Very High = can veto/independently decide (minister, regulator); High = strong influence (director, influential advocate); Medium = moderate influence (program manager); Low = limited influence; Very Low = minimal influence. |
Legitimacy
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_014 |
| Definition |
Recognized right to be involved in DPI decisions |
| Format |
Categorical : Very High | High | Medium | Low | Very Low |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Assess formal mandate and recognized role. Very High = clear legal/constitutional mandate; High = strong regulatory/policy mandate; Medium = recognized stakeholder; Low = informal role; Very Low = limited/disputed legitimacy. |
Decision_Authority
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_015 |
| Definition |
Level of decision-making power in DPI domain |
| Format |
Categorical : Full Authority | Significant Authority | Moderate Authority | Limited Authority | No Authority |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check governance documents, decision processes. Full = final decision-maker; Significant = most decisions within domain; Moderate = shared decision-making; Limited = advisory role; No Authority = observer/external. |
Resource_Control
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_016 |
| Definition |
Control over financial/technical resources for DPI |
| Format |
Categorical : Full Control | Significant Control | Moderate Control | Limited Control | No Control |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check budget documents, funding announcements. Full = controls budget/resources; Significant = substantial allocation power; Moderate = some resource influence; Limited = minimal access; No Control = dependent on others. |
Network_Strength
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_017 |
| Definition |
Connectivity to other key DPI stakeholders |
| Format |
Categorical : Very Strong | Strong | Moderate | Weak | Very Weak |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check forum participation, partnerships, board memberships, MOUs. Very Strong = central hub; Strong = well-connected to key actors; Moderate = connected to some actors; Weak = limited connections; Very Weak = isolated. |
Technical_Expertise
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_018 |
| Definition |
Level of technical knowledge in DPI domains |
| Format |
Categorical : Expert | Advanced | Intermediate | Basic | Non-technical |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check publications, presentations, qualifications of staff, technical outputs. Expert = recognized technical authority; Advanced = strong technical knowledge; Intermediate = moderate understanding; Basic = limited knowledge; Non-technical = no technical expertise. |
Engagement
Interest_Level
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_019 |
| Definition |
Degree of interest/priority given to DPI work |
| Format |
Categorical : Very High | High | Medium | Low | Very Low |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check speeches, publications, project allocations, public statements. Very High = priority focus; High = significant interest; Medium = moderate interest; Low = peripheral interest; Very Low = minimal/no interest. |
Current_Engagement
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_020 |
| Definition |
Current level of active participation in DPI |
| Format |
Categorical : Leading | Active | Involved | Monitoring | Inactive | Unknown |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check recent activities, meeting minutes, project documents. Leading = actively driving initiatives; Active = regularly participating; Involved = occasionally participating; Monitoring = observing only; Inactive = no recent participation; Unknown = unclear. |
DPI_Advocacy
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_021 |
| Definition |
Public advocacy stance on DPI development |
| Format |
Categorical : Strong Advocate | Moderate Advocate | Neutral | Moderate Critic | Strong Critic | Unknown |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Review public statements, policy positions, campaigns. Strong Advocate = actively promotes DPI; Moderate Advocate = generally supportive; Neutral = no clear position; Moderate Critic = raises concerns; Strong Critic = opposes DPI; Unknown = unclear. |
Collaboration_Type
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_022 |
| Definition |
Types of collaborative relationships with other stakeholders |
| Format |
Categorical : Public-Private Partnership | Co-governance | Service Delivery Partnership | Funding Relationship | Research Collaboration | Technical Advisory | Regulator-Regulatee | Multi-stakeholder Forum | Informal Network | None |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Identify formal/informal collaboration mechanisms. Select ALL applicable. Separate with semicolon (;). Check partnership agreements, MOUs, forum participation, joint projects. |
Engagement_Barriers
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_023 |
| Definition |
Identified barriers to effective engagement |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Document challenges from reports, interviews, news articles. Examples: funding constraints, technical capacity gaps, political interference, coordination failures, data access issues, regulatory uncertainty. Use 'None identified' if no barriers found. |
Positioning
Policy_Position
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_024 |
| Definition |
Overall policy stance on DPI development approach |
| Format |
Categorical : Strongly Supportive | Supportive | Neutral/Balanced | Supportive (privacy concerns | Supportive (equity concerns | Supportive (governance concerns | Critical | Strongly Critical | Unknown |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Synthesize from policy documents, public statements, advocacy positions. Note specific concerns in parentheses (privacy, equity, governance) if generally supportive but with reservations. |
Activity Tracking
Recent_Activity
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_025 |
| Definition |
Recent DPI-related activities, projects, statements (last 12-24 months) |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Document recent activities with brief description and date/timeframe. Format: 'Activity description - Month Year; Another activity - Month Year'. Check press releases, annual reports, news coverage, project announcements. |
Funding
Funding_Source
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_026 |
| Definition |
Primary sources of institutional funding |
| Format |
Categorical : Government Budget | Private Sector | Donor/Development Partner | Membership Fees | Revenue Generation | Mixed Sources | Unknown |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check annual reports, financial statements, about pages. Select ALL significant sources (>10% of budget). Separate with semicolon (;). Mixed Sources = diverse funding without clear dominance. |
Participation
Multi_Stakeholder_Forums
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_027 |
| Definition |
Participation in multi-stakeholder DPI forums/processes |
| Format |
Categorical : Active Participant | Occasional Participant | Involved | Not Participating | Unknown |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Check participation in national DPI forums, working groups, consultations, regional forums. Active = regular participation with substantive input; Occasional = attends but limited input; Involved = observes or minimal participation; Not Participating = absent from multi-stakeholder processes. |
Data Provenance
Data_Source
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_028 |
| Definition |
Sources consulted for institutional data |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Document ALL sources used. Format: 'Source description | URL | YYYY-MM-DD'. Separate multiple sources with semicolon (;). Example: 'Institution website | https://example.org | 2026-03-09; Annual report | https://example.org/report.pdf | 2025-12-31'. |
Data_Collection_Date
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_029 |
| Definition |
Date when data was collected |
| Format |
Date |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Use ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD). Record date when data collection was completed for this institution. |
Data_Collector
| Field |
Value |
| Variable ID |
INST_030 |
| Definition |
Person/team who collected the data |
| Format |
Text |
| Data Collection Guidance |
Record researcher name or initials for quality control and follow-up. Use consistent format within dataset. |