Project Screenshot:
Quick Facts:
- Project Type: Implementation
- Domain: Community Portal/CMS
- Timeframe: 8 weeks
- Technologies Used: Drupal CMS, PHP, Apache web server, Google Maps API
- URL: http://www.eu-ssrdp.org
Scope:
SSRDP 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, start discussions, subscribe to newsletters, and get feedback from SSRDP'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 SSRDP staff on uploading content and administering the portal
Execution:
The open source content management system Drupal was used to implement the SSRDP portal. Drupal features a large number of modules, that provided most of the required functionality. OpenCraft designed, configured, customized and extended the system to fulfill the client needs. This included the development of a new module which allows users to incorporate Google Maps into the site, and which was subsequently contributed back to the Drupal community.
Client Profile:
The South Sinai Regional Development Programme (SSRDP) is an EU-funded project with a budget of €64 million, aimed at the development of local economy and activities and the preservation and support of the social, cultural and natural resources of South Sinai.