Streamlining pilgrimage with e-Hadj

Kevin DJOSSOU
Oct 31st, 2023

The AGLO (Agency for the Management of Officials' Logistics) in Benin launched eHadj to manage registration and logistics for Beninese pilgrims attending the Hajj. The project aimed to solve challenges from manual processes and previous digital attempts.

Streamlining pilgrimage with e-Hadj

Kevin DJOSSOU
Oct 31st, 2023

The AGLO (Agency for the Management of Officials' Logistics) in Benin launched eHadj to manage registration and logistics for Beninese pilgrims attending the Hajj. The project aimed to solve challenges from manual processes and previous digital attempts.

The challenges

The initial implementation of the system faced several challenges, leading to significant setbacks:

  • Unfriendly Interface: Users struggled with a non-intuitive design that hampered effective navigation and interaction.
  • Technical Issues: Persistent technical problems undermined the system's reliability and performance.
  • Lack of Adequate Testing: The system was not thoroughly tested, resulting in numerous bugs and operational failures.

These challenges resulted in considerable financial losses, necessitated a revert to using Excel files for management, and caused significant dissatisfaction within the Muslim community.

Strategies and solutions

Cactuce's innovative platform is built to foster seamless collaboration between communities and governments, offering a robust suite of features to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

  • Registration and Verification: Implemented a passport verification module via API to ensure secure and reliable user registration processes.
  • Secure Payments: Integrated multiple payment options, providing users with a secure and flexible payment system.
  • Flexible Reservations: Developed a real-time booking engine, allowing users to make reservations with up-to-date availability and instant confirmations.
  • Health Checks: Introduced a digital health passport feature to streamline health verification and improve safety protocols.
  • International Accessibility: Provided multilingual support, making the platform accessible to a global audience.
  • Fair Allocation: Designed an algorithm for the fair distribution of spots, ensuring equitable access to resources and services.

These strategies and solutions underscore Cactuce's commitment to creating a user-friendly, secure, and inclusive platform that meets the dynamic needs of both communities and governments.

Results

Within three months, Cactuce delivered a solution registering over 4,000 pilgrims with 96% satisfaction. The project restored AGLO’s reputation, generated over $30 million in revenue, and improved the pilgrim experience. The platform achieved 99.99% uptime with robust cloud solutions and failover mechanisms.

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