Development of a Mobile-First Platform for Political Record Accessibility and Civic Engagement

A civic organization seeks to improve public access to members of parliament records through a mobile-friendly platform. They face issues with outdated software systems, language barriers (Arabic), and tight deadlines due to early elections. Current tools lack mobile support, limiting engagement in a mobile-driven market, and do not facilitate easy access or real-time updates of parliamentary data.

A government or civic organization aiming to increase transparency and accountability of public officials through accessible digital records.

• Build a mobile-first application to improve accessibility and usability across devices.
• Implement a scalable system capable of handling high visitor traffic, aiming for over 1,400 daily visitors.
• Ensure the platform is capable of updating and releasing new versions rapidly, with a target to deliver the initial MVP ahead of election deadlines.
• Achieve a high level of user engagement and positive feedback through an intuitive interface and reliable data presentation.
• Facilitate transparency by making parliamentary records easily accessible to the public, promoting accountability.

• Mobile-first responsive design for optimal usability on smartphones and tablets.
• Multilingual support, including Arabic language interface and content.
• Real-time or near real-time data updates for parliamentary records.
• Intuitive navigation and search functionalities for ease of access.
• Content management system to support quick deployment of updates and new features.
• Analytics and user feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.

• Government or parliamentary data sources for automated data feeds.
• Content management tools for quick publishing and updates.
• Analytics platforms for tracking visitor engagement and usage metrics.

• System scalability to handle at least 1,400 concurrent visitors daily.
• Reliable performance with fast load times, ideally under 3 seconds per page.
• Robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure user privacy.
• High availability with minimal downtime, aiming for 99.9% uptime.
• Compliance with web accessibility standards and multilingual support.

The new platform aims to significantly enhance public engagement with parliamentary records, achieving over 1,400 daily visitors within three months of launch. It will support rapid updates and deployment, enabling the organization to respond promptly to election timelines and other political events. Overall, the system will promote transparency, accountability, and improved civic participation.