Cameroun - Projet de création d'entreprise

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A platform/ application which has 3 users; A Farmer, A Transport vessel and a client. This is an app with the aim of connecting these users so as to facilitate the delivery of raw food material and minimize the lost made during its transportation.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

FarmXpress is a platform which shall enable farmers, drivers and buyers to connect with one another. For Farmers: * List their produce, including type, quantity, and location. * Set pricing and preferred delivery windows. * Receive offers from drivers and choose the most suitable one based on factors like price, ratings, and availability. * Track the progress of their deliveries in real-time. For Drivers: * Browse listings for available loads. * View details like pick-up and drop-off locations, produce type, and weight. * Submit offers to farmers based on their pricing and preferences. * Get matched with shipments and receive directions. * Track their earnings and manage their schedules. For Clients: * Search for specific produce or browse by category. * Find nearby farmers or filter based

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Reducing the risk of loss after harvest Creating jobs opportunities for the unemployed Bridging the digital divide in Cameroon Lack of Transparency Unfair Pricing Inefficiency in finding reliable means of transportation.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service que vous souhaitez fournir par votre projet (au moins 3).

1. Increased Efficiency: Farmers can easily find reliable drivers to transport their goods, while drivers can find loads to haul and optimize their routes. This eliminates the need for manual searching and negotiation, streamlining the process for everyone involved. 2. Improved Transparency: The app can provide real-time tracking of shipments, allowing farmers and clients to monitor the progress of their goods and ensure timely delivery. 3. Fairer Prices: By connecting farmers directly with drivers and clients, the app can help to cut out middlemen and reduce transportation costs. This can lead to fairer prices for both farmers and consumers.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adressera le produit/service de votre projet. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

An app connecting farmers, drivers, and clients benefits all three groups by: * Farmers: Saves time finding reliable drivers, potentially reduces transportation costs by cutting out middlemen, and offers real-time shipment tracking for better delivery management. Also, the app helps minimize the lost of ready to be shipped crops d * Drivers: Locates available loads to optimize routes and earnings, simplifies the process of finding and booking deliveries, and provides transparency into delivery expectations. * Clients: Gains access to a wider variety of fresh produce directly from farmers, potentially benefits from fairer prices due to reduced middlemen, and enjoys the convenience of in-app ordering and delivery tracking.

01.05 Quand avez-vous commencé à travailler sur votre projet ?

01/06/2024

01.06 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires sur votre projet en plus de vous ?

0

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.08 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre projet (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Still Looking For Partners.

01.09 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearly-kusona-0183b018b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

01.10 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre projet ?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1. Increased Income for Farmers: By potentially reducing transportation costs through fewer middlemen, farmers may earn a higher return on their crops. This can improve their livelihoods and financial stability. 2. Improved Market Access for Small-Scale Farmers: These apps can connect small farmers with a wider customer base, allowing them to sell their produce more easily and potentially increase their income. 3. More Employment Opportunities: Drivers can benefit from increased job opportunities due to the growing demand for produce transportation. This can provide them with a steady income and contribute to poverty reduction. 4. Fairer Prices for Consumers: By potentially lowering transportation costs, the app can lead to more affordable prices for fresh produce, making it accessible to low-income consumers and improving their dietary choices.

02.02.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1. Reducing Food Waste: Improved efficiency in the supply chain can minimize food spoilage during transportation, leading to more fresh produce reaching consumers. 2. Improved Market Access for Farmers: Easier access to markets for farmers incentivizes them to produce more, potentially increasing the overall availability of food. 3. Fairer Prices for Consumers: By potentially lowering food prices, the app can make fresh produce more accessible to low-income communities, improving their dietary options and reducing hunger.

02.03.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1. Increased Access to Fresh Produce: By facilitating a more efficient supply chain, the app can make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to consumers, promoting healthier dietary habits. 2.Fairer Prices for Nutritious Food: Potentially lower food prices due to reduced middlemen can increase affordability of healthy produce, particularly for low-income communities. 3. Improved Food Quality: Real-time tracking and faster delivery can minimize spoilage and ensure fresher produce reaches consumers, potentially improving the nutritional quality of their food.

02.04.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Éducaiton de Qualité'

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02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

An app connecting farmers, drivers, and clients offers several advantages, but it doesn't directly address educational equity or lifelong learning opportunities. This app's focus is on streamlining agricultural logistics.

02.05.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1.Economic Empowerment for Women: Women often play a significant role in agriculture, particularly in small-scale farming. By improving market access and potentially increasing income for farmers, the app can empower women farmers and contribute to their financial independence. 2. Increased Opportunities for Women Drivers: The app can provide women with more opportunities to enter the transportation sector, which has traditionally been male-dominated. This can expand their economic opportunities and promote gender equality in the workforce. 3.Flexibility for Women Consumers: The app's convenience of in-app ordering and delivery can be particularly helpful for women with busy schedules, allowing them to access fresh produce more easily.

02.06.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Doesn;t directly adress this point.

02.07.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Focuses on agriculture and logistics.

02.08.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

* Increased Efficiency: The app streamlines the agricultural supply chain, reducing inefficiencies and potentially lowering costs. This can benefit all participants economically. * More Job Opportunities: The app can create new job opportunities for drivers by connecting them with more delivery opportunities. Farmers may also need to hire additional labor to keep up with increased production or demand. * Improved Market Access: By connecting farmers with a wider customer base, the app opens doors for increased sales and income. This can promote economic growth, particularly in rural areas. * Fairer Prices: The app can potentially reduce transportation costs by cutting out middlemen. This can lead to fairer prices for both farmers and consumers, improving affordability and economic well-being. Overall, the app can contribute by promoting land efficiency, creating jobs , improving market access

02.09.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovaiton et Infrastructure'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Thia app won't directly contribute to building large-scale infrastructure projects or heavy industries. However, it can indirectly promote aspects of SDG 9 (Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation) by: * Enhancing Efficiency in Agricultural Logistics: The app fosters a more streamlined agricultural sector, potentially reducing reliance on traditional infrastructure and creating a more responsive system. * Promoting Sustainable Practices: By potentially reducing food spoilage and optimizing transportation routes, the app can contribute to a more resource-efficient agricultural industry. * Encouraging Innovation: The app itself is a technological innovation that addresses inefficiencies within the supply chain. Its success could inspire further technological advancements in agriculture and logistics.

02.10.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

1.Economic Empowerment for Small-Scale Farmers: By giving small farmers better access to markets and potentially fairer prices through fewer middlemen, the app can improve their livelihoods and contribute to closing the income gap between rural and urban populations. 2.Increased Income Opportunities: The app can create new job opportunities for drivers, particularly in developing countries, promoting economic inclusion and reducing poverty. 3. Improved Food Security and Nutrition: By increasing access to fresh produce, especially in underserved areas, the app can contribute to better nutrition and health outcomes, reducing inequalities in health and well-being. * Fairer Prices for Consumers: The app can potentially lead to fairer food prices for consumers, particularly in low-income communities. This can improve their access to nutritious food and reduce inequality in dietary quality

02.11.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

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02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

This app can promote sustainable cities and communities in a few ways: * Reduced Food Waste: Improved efficiency in the supply chain can minimize food spoilage during transportation, leading to less food waste and a smaller environmental footprint for cities. * Local Food Systems: The app can encourage people to buy local produce, reducing transportation distances and associated emissions. This supports local farmers and fosters a more self-sufficient food system for cities. * Access to Fresh Produce: By making fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible, the app can contribute to healthier diets for urban residents, promoting overall well-being within communities.

02.12.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsable'

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02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Thia app can promote responsible consumption and production in a couple of ways: * Reduced Food Waste: Improved efficiency throughout the supply chain can minimize food spoilage during transportation, leading to less food waste. This translates to more responsible resource utilization by both producers and consumers. * Supporting Local Farmers: By facilitating connections between local farmers and consumers, the app encourages people to buy local produce, which often uses fewer resources and packaging compared to conventionally transported goods. This promotes a more sustainable food production and consumption cycle.

02.13.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Luttle contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Thia app can promote climate action in a few ways: * Reduced Emissions: Optimizing delivery routes and potentially reducing food spoilage through faster deliveries can lower the app's overall carbon footprint. * Supporting Sustainable Practices: By connecting farmers with a wider market, the app can incentivize them to adopt more sustainable practices to meet consumer demands. * Encouraging Local Consumption: The app can promote buying local produce, which typically requires less transportation and refrigeration compared to long-distance deliveries, reducing emissions.

02.14.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Thia app focus on land agriculture not marine,

02.15.01 Mon projetp contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

5

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

This app can promote life on land (SDG 15) in a few ways: * Supporting Sustainable Agriculture: By potentially increasing farmer income and improving market access, the app can incentivize them to adopt more sustainable practices like crop rotation and reduced pesticide use. This can contribute to healthier soil and biodiversity. * Reducing Food Waste: Improved efficiency in the supply chain can minimize food spoilage during transportation, leading to less food waste. This translates to less pressure on land to produce more food. * Promoting Local Food Systems: The app can encourage people to buy local produce, which can help reduce reliance on large-scale industrial agriculture that can harm ecosystems. This promotes sustainable land management practices.

02.16.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

It does not help promote peace and justice amongst societies and it focuses strictly on agriculture.

02.17.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The app contributes to SDG 17 (Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development) by: * Facilitating Technology Adoption: The app itself represents technological innovation applied to address challenges within the agricultural sector. Its success can inspire further development and adoption of technological solutions in agriculture, promoting sustainability goals. * Promoting Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: The app fosters collaboration between farmers, drivers, and consumers, creating a more interconnected and efficient agricultural supply chain. This type of collaboration is crucial for achieving many SDGs. * Enhancing Data Availability: By collecting data on production, transportation, and consumption patterns, the app can provide valuable insights to stakeholders. This data can inform decision-making and policy creation to support sustainable development efforts.

05.01 Il existe un grand nombre de clients qui utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire à celui que nous envisageons de créer.

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

05.02 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

5

05.03 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.04 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.05 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.06 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.07 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

3

05.08 Justification de mon projet

The app offers a combination of features that fosters innovation in the agricultural supply chain: * Streamlined Logistics: The app directly connects farmers with drivers and clients, eliminating the need for middlemen and streamlining the process of finding transportation and markets for produce. * Real-Time Tracking: The app allows for real-time tracking of shipments, providing transparency and ensuring accountability throughout the delivery process. * Fairer Prices: By reducing reliance on middlemen, the app has the potential to reduce transportation costs and lead to fairer prices for both farmers and consumers. * Wider Access: The app can connect small-scale farmers with a wider customer base, improve market access for consumers seeking fresh produce, and contribute to a more inclusive food system.

05.09 Qui sont vos principaux potentiels concurrents et qu'est-ce qui vous différencie d'eux ?

The main competitors for the app would likely be: * Established logistics companies: These companies may already have a presence in the agricultural transportation sector, offering hauling and delivery services. * Regional cooperatives or associations: These organizations might connect local farmers with transportation providers within their networks. * Online marketplaces: Some online marketplaces focus on farm-to-consumer sales and might offer delivery options through partnerships with existing carriers.

10.06 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

Yes I am. Especially in the field of technolgy. I recently did a cyber security out reach across different schools wherr I took timr to tel the girls how we can all break barriers set before us.