Localized Resource Directory - Improved adoption in the West African/ African sub region

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Abigail Ayisi Duodu

[GENERAL] Email address of main applicant

nefua24@gmail.com

Additional applicants

Christopher Pokoo-Aikins

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

8

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.” .

The project has quite a few dependencies that are vital to its success;

Community partnerships with the likes of IOG, Emurgo, Wada, Lido Nation among others can benefit the project in terms of of the acquisition of the right users to run usability tests on during educational outreach programs.

Other technical aspects that may be used in the project development stage are text segmentation and fact-checking tools that will be the basis of our open source content generated for the platform. These tools are essential because they mitigate many errors and falsehood that can arise.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] If NO, please describe which outputs are not going to be open source. If YES, please write “Project will be fully open source.”

Project will be fully open source

[METADATA] Category of Proposal

Data, Explorers, Trackers

[METADATA] SDG rating

SDG4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Several recognized Cardano informational blogs and resources operate based on creating a platform that can cater to its users, which typically includes beginner enthusiasts with piqued interest in the blockchain. However, simple online research shows the non-structural display of information, mainly highlighting the numerous tech-savvy additions to the ecosystem, as well as the events and trends in the industry, irrelevant to the user precisely in that context. Also, most of the content captured is scattered and not displayed to affect any related themes in the topics discussed. This weakens the promise of being beginner friendly, subsequently diminishing any interest in transitioning into a community enthusiast.

What we propose

Our structure is to create themed blocks of information, that are inter-related with similar displayed content for ease of understanding and timely level growth.

• To enforce this system and prioritize structural continuity, content must be placed in blocks and interlinked with other related topics
• Users can only access information in blocks, with text segmentation features to aid reader focus. This function equally improves the platform's accessibility for its users.

Our plan

Build a website with image and text blocks containing user-generated content. Here, our local community members can contribute based on their level of knowledge about the Cardano ecosystem. Despite establishing an open source system, input will be allowed from approved members with proven high levels of understanding about the ecosystem.

Manual and technical content structuring will be performed after gathering an adequate number of user-generated content for partial product deployment. Here, each input has to fall under specific categories/tags selected by the approved member sharing their written contribution and given to selected outreach programs to test run.

Content engagement and interaction will be significant determiners in analyzing the project's impact. Gathering non-bias feedback from users during the usability tests and record tracking post outreach with program affiliates.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

Our proposed solution will provide a centralized and user-friendly platform for individuals in the West African/African sub region to access structured and relevant Cardano information. By improving the user experience, we aim to drive increased adoption and foster a more knowledgeable and engaged Cardano community. The project's benefits will include a stronger presence of Cardano in the region and an enriched ecosystem through informed and active participants with a strategy to inform and not enforce blockchain involvement.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

The success of the project will be measured by tracking user engagement metrics, collecting feedback from usability tests, and assessing the impact of the resource directory on Cardano adoption in the West African/African subregion.

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

Regular updates on the project's progress will be shared through the localized resource directory website, blog posts, social media channels, and community forums. Additionally, comprehensive reports will detail the outcomes, user feedback, and insights gained during the project's execution.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

We assure high levels of trust and accountability by implementing an open-source system, involving approved and knowledgeable community members in content curation, and welcoming unbiased feedback from users and program affiliates throughout the 8-month duration.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The main goals of the project are to improve Cardano adoption, enhance the user experience for beginners, and foster a knowledgeable Cardano community in the West African/African subregion. Feasibility will be validated through user engagement metrics, content contribution rates, and user feedback during usability testing.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

First Milestone: Website Development and Infrastructure Setup (Months 1-2)

Assigned Tasks:

· Define the website's scope and requirements.

· Create a wireframe or prototype of the website.

· Select a content management system (CMS).

· Install the content management system and set up the website's infrastructure.

· Begin development of the website's front-end and back-end code.

Timeline for First Milestone:

Month 1:

· Define the website's scope and requirements.

· Create a wireframe or prototype of the website.

· Select a content management system.

Month 2:

· Install the content management system and set up the website's infrastructure.

· Begin development of the website's front-end and back-end code.

Second Milestone: User-Generated Content Collection (Months 3-4)

Assigned Tasks:

· Create a process for collecting user-generated content.

· Promote the website to users and encourage them to submit user-generated content.

· Moderate user-generated content and remove any content that is inappropriate or spam.

Timeline for Second Milestone:

Month 3:

· Create a process for collecting user-generated content.

· Promote the website to users and encourage them to submit user-generated content.

Month 4:

· Moderate user-generated content and remove any content that is inappropriate or spam.

Third Milestone: Manual Content Structuring and Partial Product Deployment (Month 5)

Assigned Tasks:

· Manually structure the website's content.

· Deploy a partial version of the website to a staging environment for testing.

· Get feedback from users and make changes to the website based on their feedback.

Timeline for Third Milestone:

Month 5:

· Manually structure the website's content.

· Deploy a partial version of the website to a staging environment for testing.

· Get feedback from users and make changes to the website based on their feedback.

Forth Milestone: Usability Testing and Outreach Program (Months 6-7)

Assigned Tasks:

· Conduct usability testing of the website.

· Develop and implement outreach programs to promote the website.

Timeline for Forth Milestone:

Month 6:

· Conduct usability testing of the website.

· Develop outreach programs to promote the website.

· Begin implementation of outreach programs.

Month 7:

· Continue implementing outreach programs.

Fifth Milestone: Project Evaluation and Final Reporting (Month 8)

Assigned Tasks:

· Evaluate the success of the project.

· Create a final report on the project.

Timeline for Fifth Milestone:

Month 8:

· Evaluate the success of the project.

· Create a final report on the project.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

First Milestone: Functional website with image and text blocks

Expected Deliverables:

·   A functional website with a basic design with image and text blocks.

·   A wireframe or prototype of the website.

·   A list of all the website's content blocks, including their titles, descriptions, and images.

Intended Outcomes:

·   The website is functional and can be used by users.

·   The website's content blocks are organised and easy to find.

·   The website's design is consistent and visually appealing.

Second Milestone: User-generated content collection completed

Expected Deliverables:

·   A process for collecting user-generated content (UGC).

·   A database of user-generated content.

·   A moderation system for removing inappropriate or spam user-generated content.

Intended Outcomes:

·   The website has a collection of user-generated content that is relevant to its target audience.

·   The user-generated content is moderated and free of inappropriate or spam content.

·   The user-generated content is integrated into the website in a way that is visually appealing and easy to find.

Third Milestone: Structured content blocks and partial product deployment

Expected Deliverables:

·   A structured content hierarchy for the website.

·   A partial deployment of the website to a staging environment.

·   Feedback from users on the website's content and design.

Intended Outcomes:

·   The website's content is organised in a way that is easy for users to find.

·   The website's design is consistent and visually appealing.

·   The website is functional and can be used by users.

·   Forth Milestone: Usability test results and outreach program reports

 

Expected Deliverables:

·   The results of usability tests on the website.

·   Reports on the effectiveness of outreach programs.

Intended Outcomes:

·   The website is easy to use and navigate.

·   The outreach programs have been effective in promoting the website.

·   The website has achieved its target goals.

Fifth Milestone: Project evaluation report and final resource directory

Expected Deliverables:

·   A project evaluation report that summarises the project's successes and failures.

·   A final resource directory that lists all the resources used in the project.

Intended Outcomes:

·   The project evaluation report provides valuable insights for future projects.

·   The final resource directory is a valuable resource for future projects.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

1. Website Development and Infrastructure Setup:

A functional website with image and text blocks, a wireframe or prototype of the website, and a list of all the website's content blocks.

·   Web design ADA 5,000

·   Wireframe or prototype ADA 1,000

·   Design of website pages ADA 2,000

·   Design of website's visual elements ADA 2,000

·   Web development ADA 8,000

·   Development of the website's front-end code ADA 10,000

·   Development of the website's back-end code ADA 10,000

·   Infrastructure setup ADA 2,000

·   Domain name registration ADA 1,000

·   Web hosting ADA 1,200

·   SSL certificate ADA 400

.   Miscellaneous expense ADA 1400

2. User-Generated Content Collection(UGC)

 Process for collecting UGC, a database of UGC, moderation system for removing inappropriate or spam UGC

·   Process for collecting UGC ADA 1,000

·   Development of a user-friendly UGC submission form ADA 500

·   Integration of the UGC submission form with the website's back-end code ADA 500

·   Database of UGC ADA 5,000

·   Cost of the database software ADA 1,000

·   Cost of populating the database with UGC ADA 1,000

·   Moderation system ADA 2,000

·   Development of a moderation system ADA 1,000

·   Training of moderators ADA 2,500

.      Miscellaneous expense ADA 1000

 

3. Manual Content Structuring and Partial Product Deployment

 Structured content hierarchy for the website, partial deployment of the website to a staging environment, feedback from users on the website's content and design 

·   Structured content hierarchy ADA 2,000

·   Development of a content hierarchy ADA 2,200

·   Implementation of the content hierarchy ADA 1,200

·   Partial deployment of the website to a staging environment ADA 1,000

·   Testing of the website on the staging environment ADA 1000

·   Feedback from users on the website's content and design ADA 2,000

·   Collection of feedback from users ADA 1,000

·   Analysis of feedback from users ADA 1,000

. Miscellaneous expense ADA 1000

4. Usability Testing and Outreach Programs

 Results of usability tests on the website, reports on the effectiveness of outreach programs  

· Usability testing ADA 2,000

· Conducting usability tests ADA 1,000

· Analyzing the results of usability tests ADA 1,000

· Outreach programs ADA 1,000

· Development of outreach programs ADA 2000

· Implementation of outreach programs ADA 2000

. Miscellaneous expense ADA 1000

5. Project Evaluation and Final Reporting

 Project evaluation report, final resource directory 

· Project evaluation report ADA 1,000

· Final resource directory ADA 1,000 

.   Miscellaneous expense ADA 500

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The proposed project represents value for money for the Cardano ecosystem as it addresses the challenge of unstructured information, promotes adoption in the West African/African subregion, and encourages active participation and knowledge sharing within the community. The 8-month duration allows for a comprehensive and refined approach to ensure the project's effectiveness and long-term impact.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agreed to Fund10 rules and also that data in the Submission Form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept