Project Leaders

Vanessa Canete

Managing Director

Objectives

To provide the Paraguayan ICT sector with business intelligence tools and services that improve competitiveness, market opportunities, and technological development.

Activities

List of Activities to Implement the Project

Strategic Planning and Governance Setup:

• Held workshops to define the strategic direction and sustainability goals of the project.
• Established a governance structure with dedicated roles (Project Leader, Technical Leader, Administrative Leader, etc.).

Team Formation and Operational Structuring:

• Recruited and onboarded a multidisciplinary team to oversee various project aspects.
• Defined clear responsibilities for team members and external collaborators.

Market Research and Needs Assessment:

• Conducted a market study to understand the ICT sector's needs for a procurement observatory.
• Engaged with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback.

Development of the Platform:

• Designed and implemented a centralized web portal for procurement opportunities.
• Integrated advanced tools, including machine learning for predictive analytics.
• Established backend and frontend architectures using FastAPI and React.js.
• Built data collection mechanisms (web scraping, APIs) to aggregate procurement data from public and private sectors.

Collaborative Workshops and Prototyping:

• Organized co-creation sessions with members of the chamber to define software service classifications.
• Developed and tested prototypes with key stakeholders for feedback.

Implementation of Business Intelligence Tools:

• Created dashboards and reports with key performance indicators and market insights.
• Deployed predictive analytics to estimate contract award values and assist in decision-making.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Conducted webinars to train users on the platform's features and functionalities.
• Provided tailored support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to navigate procurement processes.

Outreach and Dissemination:

• Launched communication campaigns to inform members about the platform.
• Integrated marketing strategies to attract new users and promote sustainability.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Established alliances with service providers like BIMS, Vigía, and Contractor to enhance platform capabilities.
• Collaborated with other industry associations to expand the platform's reach.

Operational Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Monitored platform usage, collected user feedback, and implemented improvements.
• Conducted periodic evaluations to measure the project’s impact and success.

Strategic Allies

• BIMS: Ticketing and support system.
• Vigía: Process monitoring and improvement.
• Metrepay: Online payment processing.
• Contractor: Predictive analytics for contract pricing.

Area

Business, Inclusion, Innovation, Technology