1. What is the Aida.Tools platform?
Aida.Tools is a platform that provides a suite of IATI visualisation and publication tools and resources for data analysis, automation, visualization, publication and validation of the IATI data standard. It aims to simplify complex tasks by offering user-friendly solutions for both technical and non-technical users.
2. What features does Aida.Tools offer?
IATI Data analysis and visualization tools
Automation scripts and workflows for IATI data publication
IATI Registry connection
Real-time data processing capabilities
3. How do I get started with Aida.Tools?
Simply visit the Aida.Tools platform and sign up for an account. Once registered, explore your dashboard, publish IATI activity and organisation files and access a variety of visualisation tools.
4. Is Aida.Tools free to use?
Yes — Aida.Tools offers both free and paid plans. The free plan includes basic features, while paid plans grant enhanced functionality, IATI publication, validation and IATI Registry options.
5. What types of data can I analyze with Aida.Tools?
Aida.Tools supports IATI standarised data and allows you to connect CSV files or connect your Google or Microsoft cloud to convert files to the IATI Standard for quick publication, validation and visualisation.
6. How secure is my data on Aida.Tools?
Aida.Tools prioritizes data security. All information is encrypted both in transit and at rest. The platform adheres to industry standards and regulations, allowing users to control access and permissions for team collaboration.
7. Can I collaborate with my team on Aida.Tools?
Yes. Aida.Tools offers collaborative workspaces that let team members work together in real time, share files and visualizations, and analysis results, with fine-grained permissions to control editing and viewing access.
8. What kind of support does Aida.Tools offer?
Support options include:
A comprehensive knowledge base
Email support
Live chat
Premium plans may include priority support and dedicated account management.
9. Does Aida.Tools integrate with other platforms?
Yes, Aida.Tools integrates seamlessly with a wide range of platforms and services, including popular databases, cloud storage solutions, and APIs, making it easy to import, export, and connect your data.
10. How can I request a new feature or report a bug?
You can submit feature requests or report issues via the Aida.Tools support page or community forums. The development team regularly reviews user feedback to enhance the platform.
11. Can I automate my workflows with Aida.Tools?
Absolutely! Aida.Tools includes automation scripts and workflow templates designed to streamline repetitive tasks, data processing operations, and more.
12. Are there any tutorials or resources to help me learn Aida.Tools?
Yes, Aida.Tools offers an extensive library of tutorials, webinars, and documentation to help you get started and leverage its full capabilities.
13. What is the IATI Standard?
The IATI Standard (International Aid Transparency Initiative) is a set of rules and guidance for publishing development and humanitarian data, helping organizations share information in a structured, open, and comparable format (IATI Standard).
IATI supports the publication of data that facilitates improved coordination, accountability, and effectiveness in aid and development endeavors (IATI Standard).
Key elements that organizations can publish include:
Organisation-level data: forward-looking budgets, total spending, public documents such as reports and plans
Activity-level data (i.e., projects): title, description, recipient region, financials (budgets, disbursements, expenditures), location, sector, and results (IATI Standard).
Data is published in machine-readable XML, enabling easy comparison, combination, and export for visualization or further analysis (IATI Standard, Wikipedia).
14. How can I publish IATI-compliant files?
To publish data in compliance with the IATI Standard, follow these steps:
Register as a publisher using the IATI Publisher — a free online tool for publishing development or humanitarian activity data (IATI Standard).
Prepare your data according to the IATI Standard’s guidance:
Use the Organisation Standard for organisation details
Use the Activity Standard for project-level information
Reference the official documentation for elements, attributes, codelists, and schema (IATI Standard).
Validate your file with the IATI Validator to ensure compliance with the IATI rules (IATI Standard).
Register your data file in the IATI Registry, and link from your own website to make it discoverable (IATI Standard).
15. Why should I publish data using the IATI Standard?
Ensures transparency and accountability by sharing standardized, structured data
Improves comparability and integration across organizations and geographies
Enables machine readability, better tracking, visualization, and analysis
Supports open data practices and broader access to humanitarian and development information (IATI Standard, Wikipedia)