No stakeholder left behind: The 4-level framework for inclusive open source systems

This talk, presented by Olawale Fabiyi from the Ministry of Higher Education Research Science & Technology in Gambia, discusses the design of integration architectures for stakeholders with varying technical capabilities. The speaker introduces a four-level integration framework, developed during a national digital transformation project, which accommodates diverse systems, from API-ready ERP platforms to paper-based workflows. The architecture facilitates seamless connections to a central platform without necessitating technological upgrades, ensuring consistent data quality through validation rules. Emphasizing inclusivity, the framework allows for continuous participation from all stakeholders while maintaining governance and a reliable source of truth.