Abson-dev/agrifood-cost-margin-senegal

<<<<<<< Updated upstream # agrifood-cost-margin-senegal - [ ] User Manual: Senegal Agricultural Market Dashboard ## Introduction The **Senegal Agricultural Market Dashboard** is an interactive web application designed to visualize and analyze agricultural market data in Senegal. Developed in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), this tool provides insights into travel time, friction surfaces, market locations, road networks, commodity prices, and population density. It is built using Python and Streamlit, with data visualization powered by Folium and Plotly. This manual guides users through the setup, navigation, and usage of the dashboard to explore and analyze data effectively. --- ## Table of Contents 1. System Requirements 2. Installation and Setup 3. Data Requirements 4. Using the Dashboard - Launching the Application - Navigating the Interface - Interactive Map Tab - Data Summary Tab - Price Trends Tab 5. Troubleshooting 6. Contact and Support --- ## System Requirements To run the Senegal Agricultural Market Dashboard, ensure your system meets the following requirements: - **Operating System**: Windows, macOS, or Linux - **Python**: Version 3.8 or higher - **Dependencies**: Install required Python packages listed in the `requirements.txt` file (see Installation and Setup). - **Hardware**: - Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for large datasets) - At least 1GB free disk space for data files - **Internet Connection**: Optional, for downloading external dependencies or accessing online map tiles. --- ## Installation and Setup Follow these steps to set up the dashboard: 1. **Clone or Download the Code**: - Download the application code or clone it from the repository (if provided). - Ensure the Python script (e.g., `app.py`) is placed in a dedicated directory. 2. **Install Python Dependencies**: - Create a virtual environment (recommended): ```bash python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: v …