Empowering EITI
Empowering EITI / Through a Fully Customizable Open Data Portal in Minutes
Discover how the The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) partnered with the Civic Literacy Initiative and PortalJS Cloud to create a fully customizable open data portal. Access in-depth, reliable datasets on extractive industries worldwide, explore intuitive data visualizations, and enjoy a responsive, user-friendly experience.
- 5-Minute portal setup
- Zero maintenance
- 100% Scalable, secure infrastructure
The Problem
EITI, as the global leader in promoting extractive industry transparency, required a robust, scalable, and customizable digital platform. Their goal was to consolidate vast datasets into an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly portal while ensuring seamless data dissemination to policymakers, journalists, and the public. Additionally, they needed full control over design and functionality without a dedicated IT team. Some of their challenges included:
- Outdated Infrastructure: EITI’s prior tools lacked scalability and customization.
- Limited Accessibility: Stakeholders struggled to navigate and analyze complex datasets.
- Rigid UI/UX: The platform couldn’t evolve to meet the needs of a diverse global audience.
The Solution
PortalJS Cloud provided EITI with a flexible, cloud-based solution, enabling the creation of a centralized open data portal in minutes. With its full access to the underlying source code, EITI can easily tailor the platform’s UI/UX, ensuring continuous improvements and a seamless path toward greater transparency, accountability, and civic engagement.
- Developer-Friendly Environment: Full access to source code for seamless iteration.
- Intuitive Design: Enhanced navigation, responsive layouts, and data visualization tools.
- Scalable & Secure: Infrastructure that grows alongside data and user demands.
The Impact
The new EITI open data portal became a central hub for stakeholders to access detailed reports, visualize extractive industry data, and explore global datasets effortlessly. The scalable infrastructure and rapid deployment empowered EITI to focus on their mission of transparency without being burdened by IT complexities.
- Rapid Deployment with Zero Maintenance – EITI launched their fully functional open data portal in less than a day using PortalJS Cloud. The platform eliminates the need for manual IT setup and ongoing maintenance, freeing up resources to focus on critical tasks.
- Comprehensive Data Repository – The portal hosts a wide array of open datasets, including country-level reports, production figures, and revenue distributions. This makes it a one-stop shop for anyone seeking reliable extractive industry data.
- Full Customization & Developer-Friendly Access – EITI leveraged the platform’s public GitHub repository, tailoring the portal to align with their branding and mission. They redesigned the UI/UX, integrated advanced data visualizations, and implemented features like custom search filters for better data discovery.
- Scalable, Secure Infrastructure – The portal’s infrastructure supports large data volumes and high user traffic without compromising on performance or data security, ensuring reliable access at all times.
- Continuous Improvement - With access to the portal’s underlying source code, EITI continuously evolves their platform by responding to user feedback, adding new features, and refining the user experience.
PortalJS Cloud allowed us to create a robust, user-friendly open data portal that meets our transparency goals while being adaptable to our evolving needs.
EITI Representative
The EITI Open Data Portal
As part of its open data strategy, EITI officially launches the data portal built on PortalJS with consulting by Datopian.
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| Feature | Self-Hosted CKAN | PortalJS Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Management | Requires dedicated IT staff | Fully managed, zero maintenance |
| Cost Efficiency | High AWS and staffing costs | Predictable pricing, reduced costs |
| Performance Optimization | Manual scaling needed | Automatic performance tuning |
| Security & Compliance | Requires manual updates | Automated security, GDPR compliance |
| Customization & UX | Requires in-house development | Pre-built UI/UX enhancements |
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