wakura-mitchell/CivicPay-AI

CivicPay AI is a cloud-based platform that digitizes municipal shop licensing and payments. It streamlines workflows and enables mobile integration for local governments and SMEs. CivicPay AI CivicPay AI is a cloud-based platform that digitizes municipal shop licensing and payments. It streamlines workflows, reduces paperwork, and enables mobile integration for local governments and SMEs. 📌 Inspiration This project was inspired by the Masvingo City Council's Shop Licence Application Form (Form S.L.2), which outlines a complex, paper-based process for obtaining and managing trade licenses. Demo: drive.google.com Key pain points identified include: Manual data entry for applicant and business details Lack of digital tracking for license status and renewals No integration with planning approvals or other legal requirements Limited accessibility for applicants in rural or remote areas CivicPay AI transforms this process into a seamless digital experience. 🚀 Features Digital Application Workflow: Applicants can submit license requests online, including personal, business, and premises details. Automated Document Handling: Uploads of planning approvals, trustee consents, and other required documents. Class-Based Licensing: Supports classification of goods as per the Shop Licences Act (e.g., Class 1–9). Mobile Integration: Local authorities and SMEs can manage licenses via mobile devices. Compliance Checks: Built-in validation for legal and regulatory requirements. Audit Trail & Security: Tracks changes and ensures data integrity. 🛠️ Tech Stack Frontend: ReactJS + Tailwind CSS Backend: NodeJS + ExpressJS Database: MongoDB/MySQL AI/ML: Python (Streamlit, Keras) for smart recommendations and fraud detection 🌍 Civic Impact CivicPay AI empowers municipalities like Masvingo to: Reduce administrative burden Improve transparency and accountability Enhance service delivery to citizens and businesses Enable data-driven governance 📄 License & Contributions This project is open-source. Contributions are welcome to expand its capabilities for other cities and licensing frameworks.