Made in Cameroon Marketplace is a digital platform dedicated to promoting and supporting locally made products in Cameroon. This platform empowers artisans, farmers, and small businesses by providing a marketplace where they can showcase and sell their goods without competing with large foreign brands. It integrates local mobile money payment solutions to ensure accessibility and convenience for both vendors and buyers.
The Made in Cameroon Marketplace is built with a clear mission to:
- Empower local producers by giving them an exclusive platform to reach a wider audience.
- Promote local commerce by focusing solely on Cameroonian products and excluding large foreign brands.
- Simplify payments with seamless integration of local payment systems like MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money.
- Foster digital inclusion by leveraging technology to uplift underrepresented communities and drive economic self-reliance.
The frontend is developed using a modern and efficient stack tailored for performance and scalability:
- Next.js – A React-based framework for building dynamic and robust user interfaces.
- TypeScript – Ensures type safety and reduces runtime errors.
- Tailwind CSS – A utility-first CSS framework for efficient and consistent styling.
- tRPC – Facilitates type-safe communication between the frontend and backend.
- shadcn/ui – Provides accessible, pre-designed UI components.
The backend is designed for performance, security, and scalability:
- Rust – A modern systems programming language known for safety and speed.
- Axum – Framework for building high-performance web APIs in Rust.
- PostgreSQL – A robust relational database for managing user data, product listings, and transactions.
- SQLx or Diesel – Rust-based database tools for efficient database interactions.
The platform integrates the following APIs to streamline payments:
- MTN Mobile Money API
- Orange Money API
- VSCode – Primary code editor.
- GitHub – For version control, issue tracking, and project management.
- Docker – Ensures consistent development and deployment environments.
- Zsh – Command-line interface for enhanced productivity.
The Made in Cameroon Marketplace is more than an e-commerce platform; it is a catalyst for building a digital economy rooted in local heritage, cultural pride, and economic sustainability. By creating a space where local producers can thrive, we aim to foster a new era of community-driven commerce that uplifts Cameroonian businesses and contributes to national economic growth.