profiling and messaging platform

Esoko transforms how you manage your information: faster, cheaper, better Mobile phones have changed everything. You can now collect data on almost anything from anywhere. And you can inform and publish critical messages back to your customers and clients in the field… ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

We provide our partners with… Technology Powerful suite of tools that are hosted in the cloud and used on mobile and the web Consulting Extensive manuals that establish clear methodologies, processes, advice & training. Deployment On the ground trainings and/or services to collect data and deploy MIS projects. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Manage all kinds of critical information… Collect PricesBids & OffersStock/Inventory Flow of GoodsPeoples profiles Distribute Price & Offer Alerts Disease Warnings Weather Extension AdviceEvents/Trainings Commercial Messages ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

All easily visualized on web or smartphone Easy to integrate Mapping Powerful tools are available on Esoko so that you can track, compare, visualize and download data. Data can be downloaded in XML, Text-based, and.XLS for excel to integrate with other data analysis tools. Smartphone applications allow you to track prices on the go… Download data in whatever format to suit your own reporting tools … Compare prices over time in multiple locations Private & Confidential for use by Fewsnet only _ February 2012

Available on all platforms... Simple SMS Applications Smartphones Tablettes (Java) (Android) (Android) ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

16 Countries 5 years in development 496 commodities In 833 markets 4 languages 20 currencies 958,000 prices 24 software releases 5 years of building expertise… ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Built & managed by an African team of 65 Esoko is a business located in Accra, Ghana. We are privately funded by IFC, Soros Economic Development Fund amongst others. We are being used in 16 countries throughout Africa a range of private and public partners, and have strategic partnerships with Universities and mobile operators. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Esoko is a sustainable private local business… BronzeFreeSilverGoldPlatinum $18$0$350$2,500$8,000 Weekly Alerts ,000 Farmers & Traders Anyone Traders & Aggregators Farmer Group SME Project Large Business Large Assoc Large NGO Government ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

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Our Technical Platform…

Uploading Prices Via any Web-connected PC (and tagging) This interface allows you to choose between min/max/modal prices, tag price uploads with special comments or trends and customize which tags you want to track in your network. Via Smartphones Handheld android devices allow direct data-entry with powerful and easy to use forms Via SMS/Java Simple forms on feature phones or even basic SMS formatting…any phone can upload Managers can customize interfaces, markets, and commodities to suit specific enumeration activities in the field. Permissions can be managed so that only designated data can be uploaded by approved enumerators. Via Excel too ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Uploading Stock or Flow Counts Via any Web-connected PC The online interface allows you upload data on stock and flows from any location. It also makes your data available in configurable charts and graphs that are constantly updated as new data comes in. All historical data is saved for comparisons and projections. Via Phone Simple forms on feature phones or even basic SMS formatting… any phone can upload reports on quantities of product, inputs, seeds etc. Reporting on inventory in the field can be difficult and often takes weeks to be available in a digital format for any analysis. On Esoko, you can track stock or flow in the field. Other production metrics will be added over time. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Crowdsourcing from the field: Scout On Esoko, you can setup automatic SMS polls where you ask simple questions and the system will text users the question and accept/analyse the responses. You can collect data on farming activities, compliance, or even do basic monitoring & evaluation. Setup poll Track Responses Send Messages Analyse Data ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Reporting on Data Easy to integrate Mapping Powerful tools are available on Esoko so that you can track, compare, visualize and download data. Data can be downloaded in XML, Text-based, and.XLS for excel to integrate with other data analysis tools. Smartphone applications allow you to track prices on the go… Download data in whatever format to suit your own reporting tools … Compare prices over time in multiple locations ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Our Consulting Support…

Documentation & methodologies Esoko has developed extensive methodologies and best practices. Over 80 documents are available including: Methodologies Handbooks Training Manuals Forms Questionnaires Contracts Workshops Certificates Rollout planning Monitoring/Evaluation

Online Webinars & Video Tutorials A cost effective and useful way to learn about using the platform and tools… Esoko has developed a range of animated movies and online webinars to help users and trainers get the most out of the service. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Trainings & Workshops (Ghana) Esoko provides every partner with the opportunity to attend our annual MIS workshop to explore & share best practices. There are also a range of modules and courses that have been developed to ensure that your teams are knowledgeable about the platform, how to deploy it, how to train others, and how to keep certified. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Country Deployments…

In-country strategy visits Esoko can send a senior MIS strategy consultant to help establish a customized rollout and business plan. Strategy visits include meetings with project management, data collectors, potential local partners, and mobile operators. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

In-country trainings Esoko trainers can visit to deliver a variety of trainings to your team. Enumeration Training teaches data collectors how to collect and upload data, Platform Trainings shows the ins and outs of Esoko, Field Deployment Training guides projects on how to reach farmers in the field, and a Sales Trainings teaches projects who want to become sustainable how to sell the product. ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012

Business Model…

Esoko Franchise Program offers sustainability All organizations and businesses are seeking to improve how they manage information collection and distribution. Uniquely, Esoko has a reseller/franchise program where you can identify a local business in a country to sell the platform to subscribers. Funds generated from this activity can cover basic enumeration costs in the long term. Esoko Networks ResellersAgents Certified Licensee BronzeBasicSilverGoldPlatinum $18$0$350$2,500$8,000 Weekly Alerts10 members50 members500 members2,000 members Farmers & Traders Anyone Traders & Aggregators Farmer Group SME Project Large Business Large Assoc Large NGO Government In-country resellers and agents can sell Esoko tools locally at the following rates: ICT4D Showcase Kigali, Rwanda, March 2012