IMS Architecture

  • Create an IMS that easily integrates into Project Catalyst and functions as a standalone system for external organizations, ensuring broad adoption.
  • Design a user-friendly interface with straightforward forms and questions, aligning with Project Catalyst’s simple application and reporting processes.
  • Embed Scalability, Interoperability, and Sustainability into the IMS, reflecting Cardano’s core values.
  • Ensure the IMS captures impacts related to People, Purpose, Technology, Research, and Opportunity, integrating Cardano’s guiding principles
  • Develop a flexible system that scales with the ecosystem’s growth, allowing customization while maintaining a set of core indicators.
  • Collect data on social, economic, environmental, and governance impacts to provide a comprehensive assessment of each project
  • Use open standards and APIs to facilitate integration with other platforms, enabling use by NGOs and external partners
  • Include mechanisms for feedback and refinement, allowing the IMS to evolve with ongoing research and project needs
  • Provide clear and accessible impact data to build trust and support informed decision-making within the community
  • Ensure the IMS is lightweight and resource-efficient, minimizing burdens on applicants while supporting effective impact measurement