IngenioCIX/sez-sme-feedback-tool

Multilingual AI intake tool for SME trade barrier assessment in African SEZs - UNDP ASFH Multilingual AI intake tool for SME trade barrier assessment in African SEZs - UNDP ASFH SEZ SME Trade Barrier Assessment Tool Prototype for UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub Overview Multilingual AI intake and feedback tool designed to capture SME experiences, trade barriers, and recommendations in real-time across Special Economic Zones in South Africa, Ghana, and Rwanda. Features - **4 Language Support**: English, isiZulu, Twi, Kinyarwanda - **Mobile-Optimized**: Progressive disclosure interface for accessibility - **Comprehensive Barrier Mapping**: Multi-select diagnosis of policy, logistics, finance, and standards barriers - **Gender & Youth Sensitive**: Explicitly captures women-led and youth-led enterprise data - **Privacy-Conscious**: Designed for UNDP data governance compliance Live Demo 🔗 **View Live Tool** Technical Stack - React 18 - Tailwind CSS - Vanilla JavaScript (no build process required) - Responsive design optimized for mobile devices Purpose This prototype demonstrates the technical feasibility and user experience design for the full production tool, which will include: - Backend database integration - NLP-powered sentiment analysis - Administrative dashboard with real-time analytics - SMS/USSD offline access - API integration with UNDP data platforms Context Developed as part of the UNDP RFP: *"Exploring Trade Linkages Between Special Economic Zones in South Africa, Ghana, and Rwanda to Enhance SME Participation"* ## Author Aidah R. Gil | Ingenio CIX Applied research in innovation typologies, jurisdictional competitiveness, and institutional performance modeling. --- *This is a functional prototype. Production deployment will include secure database architecture, professional translation services, and full UNDP data governance compliance.*