Foufougong addresses the need for a centralized digital platform for the Marie-Galante community, a French Caribbean island. The project aims to create a digital space that gathers local information, facilitates communication, and offers an AI assistant to answer residents' questions. The platform targets the entire local population and people interested in island life.
Foufougong is a multifaceted platform dedicated to the Marie-Galante community. It combines a conversational AI assistant, local news system, cultural events calendar, directory of local organizations, and a notices section (births, marriages, deaths). The platform enables every resident to stay informed, engaged, and connected to their territory.
Context
Challenges
AI Integration: Development of an intelligent conversational assistant capable of answering questions about Marie-Galante, with context management and continuous learning.
UI/UX Design: Creation of an intuitive and accessible interface for all audiences, with clear navigation between different sections (news, calendar, directory, chatbot).
Content Management: Implementation of a publishing system for local news, event calendar, and directory updates, with moderation and validation.
Performance: Optimization to ensure fast loading times despite rich content (images, news, chatbot), with caching and query optimization.
Accessibility: WCAG compliance to ensure access for all, including people with disabilities, with keyboard navigation and screen readers.
Results
Foufougong has become the digital reference for the Marie-Galante community, centralizing local information and facilitating communication. The AI assistant effectively answers users' questions, the calendar allows discovering local events, and the directory facilitates finding organizations and services. The platform promotes social connection and community engagement on the island.