IATI · emmajclegg · May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026
diff --git a/docs/activity_file_requirements.csv b/docs/activity_file_requirements.csv
diff --git a/docs/activity_structure.rst b/docs/activity_structure.rst
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+How do I structure my data?
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+
+Activities can be defined in a way that makes sense for your organisation - e.g. they could be programmes, projects, or grants. 
+
+This page provides some example models for describing different types of relationship between donors and recipients in the development funding chain. The four example models are project funding, program funding, partnerships and core funding.
+
+The first step in building your publication is to determine the kinds of activities your
+publication should contain. Which of the models fits your situation best?
+
+1. **Project** - any activity that is directly funded by a donor (or your own funds) and that leads to direct transfers to other organisations and/or expenditures.
+
+2. **Programme** - activities which are subdivided into smaller activities. Funds are generally managed at the parent level, transfers or spending usually takes place at the ‘child’ level. Situations where direct co-funding is received at the child level can also be covered using this model. This model also works for basket or pooled funds.
+
+3. **Partnerships** - designed for situations where your organisation works in a network or strategic alliance. Funding is generally received by one lead organisation and divided amongst partners on a programmatic level. Each member of the alliance or network then deploys its own activities.
+
+4. **Core funding** - designed for situations where your organisation receives unearmarked funding, from which you fund one or more activities.
+
+These models are not limitative, but provide an overall structure. A combination of different elements may be needed to give a clear picture of your activities
+in IATI.
diff --git a/docs/core_funding.rst b/docs/core_funding.rst
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+4) Core funding
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+
+Organisation A funds Organisation B (core funding). Organisation B carries out Activities B2.
diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst
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 Introduction
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-These guidelines are for organisations that need to publish IATI data as a requirement for their funder. They have been developed in consultaion with the following funders:
+These guidelines are for organisations that need to publish IATI data as a requirement for their funder. They have been developed in consultation with the following funders:
 
 * Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 * United Kingdom - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
 * Belgium - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
-* Denmark - International Development Agency (DANIDA)
+* Denmark - International Development Agency (Danida)
 * Sweden - International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
 
 This documentation site outlines what to publish, how to structure your data, and where you can find further resources.
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     Home <self>
 
+
 .. toctree::
    :hidden:
    :titlesonly:
    :maxdepth: 3
-   :caption: Publishing
+   :caption: Structuring your data
+
+   activity_structure
+   project_funding
+   programme_funding
+   partnerships
+   core_funding
+
+
+.. toctree::
+   :hidden:
+   :titlesonly:
+   :maxdepth: 3
+   :caption: What to publish
 
    organisation_data
    activity_data
 
+
 .. toctree::
    :hidden:
    :titlesonly:

diff --git a/docs/organisation_data.rst b/docs/organisation_data.rst
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 You can include forward-looking budget information for your organisation, as well as recipient institutions or countries. You can also provide links to relevant public documents that are not related to one or more specific activities. 
 
-It is expected that every organisation publishing IATI data should include one organisation file, which is updated annually. 
+The following table describes the elements to be published in the IATI organisation file.
 
-The table below highlights the minimum requirements for your funder, however if you wish to add more to your organisation file, please do.
+For the formal specification, please refer to the `IATI Standard organisation reference pages <https://iatistandard.org/en/iati-standard/203/organisation-standard/>`_.
 
 .. csv-table::
     :file: tables/org_file_requirements.csv

diff --git a/docs/partnerships.rst b/docs/partnerships.rst
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+3) Partnerships
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+
+Organisation A funds Organisation B, as lead organisation of a Partnership with Organisation C.
+
+As part of Activity B, Organisation B starts Activities B1 and B2. As part of Activity B, Organisation B also transfers funds to Organisation C for its role in the Partnership.
diff --git a/docs/programme_funding.rst b/docs/programme_funding.rst
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+2) Programme funding
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+
+Definition: an organisation is funded to carry out a specific program or series of activities. As a result of this funding, a series of activities are planned. Those activities lead to outflows from the organisation.
+
+Organisation A funds Organisation B to carry out Activity B (a Program). As part of Activity B, Organisation B starts Activities B1 and B2.
diff --git a/docs/project_funding.rst b/docs/project_funding.rst
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+1) Project funding
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+
+Definition: an organisation is funded to carry out a specific activity. This activity leads to direct outflows from the organisation.
+
+**Direct project funding**: Organisation A funds Organisation B to carry out Activity B.