Case Study: Sanabel Web Portal

Project Screenshot:
Quick Facts:
  • Project Type: Implementation
  • Domain: Web Portal/CMS
  • Timeframe: 12 weeks
  • Technologies Used: Drupal CMS, PHP, Apache web server
  • URL: http://www.sanabelnetwork.org


Scope:

Sanabel requested a bilingual dynamic web portal to improve its communication with its members, partners, and other stakeholders by providing an efficient and flexible medium. The portal would allow non-technical users to share information, inform the community of events, registers for trainings and workshops, start discussions, subscribe to newsletters, and get feedback from Sanabel's stakeholders. OpenCraft was responsible for the following:

  • Developing the portal, theme and functionality
  • Choosing a suitable hosting solution
  • Deploying the portal and ensuring its technical maintenance
  • Training Sanabel's staff on uploading and editing content as well as administering the portal


Execution:

Client Profile:

Sanabel was established in 2002 by 17 founding members in 7 Arab countries as a membership-driven regional network for microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the Arab world. Sanabel Currently has more than 50 members of the leading MFIs in the region representing 11 Arab countries. These members collectively serve more than 85% of the total active microfinance clients in the region.