The Tool: OASIIS - Opening Access to Sustainable Independent Income Streams

OASIIS is an online platform which collates data on the socio-economic activity within and beyond protected areas. By collating disperse, and often informal information, OASIIS builds a strong case for social entrepreneurship as a driver of sustainable development.

 

By showcasing the socio-economic impact as well as the stories behind the organisations, OASIIS aims to funnel social investment in order to accellerate and grow the positive social, environmental and economic impacts of businesses which have values in harmony with that of protected areas.

Mobile internet traffic accounts for 51.2% of the total global online traffic. OASIIS must be accessible and easy to use, the platform is being designed to be mobile first, in order for it to be inclusive and accessible.

OASIIS will also be a modular tool, in order for complementary tools to be added and partnerships to be integrated. 

It is therefore key that OASIIS is flexible to satisfy individual needs and build clear case studies and stories of its application, e.g. the first OASIIS Biennial Report 2018 outlines such case studies and data.

 

The current platform is a minimum viable produce (MVP) and we are currently developing a new iteration with enhancements based on user feedback.

Engaging with users and potential users has been a key process in development. 

We have conducted a pilot within UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and after the launch of the first OASIIS Biennial Report, we have decided to expand the approach to other protected areas and beyond.