Sahel Alliance Open Data Portal

MASAE was commissioned by AFD to build the Sahel Alliance Open Data Portal—a comprehensive database and dashboard for managing project portfolios and results data. The platform was designed to support more than 500 projects, representing a budget of nearly €1.8 billion, and to provide stakeholders with transparent, accessible information on development activities across the Sahel region.

Geography

France

Services

Products & Services

Domains

Business & Market Intelligence

Technologies

Data Science

Platforms Development

Client Type

Public & Government

Client

Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

Year:

2018

Regions

Europe

Why This Matters

The Sahel faces complex development challenges requiring coordinated action and robust monitoring. By centralising project data and making it accessible, the Open Data Portal empowers decision-makers, partners, and the public to track progress, identify gaps, and maximise the impact of investments in the region.

Our Approach

Data Science and Platform Development:
Built a secure, scalable online database and dashboard to store, manage, and visualise project data.
User-Centred Design:
Ensured the platform was intuitive and accessible for a wide range of users, from policymakers to the general public.
Comprehensive Coverage:
Integrated data from more than 500 projects, supporting cross-sector analysis and reporting.

Results and Impact

The portal has improved transparency, facilitated coordination among partners, and strengthened accountability for development outcomes in the Sahel.

Previous project

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Next project

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