Electronic Market Price Collection System

Digital infrastructure for real-time CPI & inflation monitoring across Ethiopia.

Client

Summary

Project Overview

360Ground (Eldix IT Technology PLC) was entrusted by the Central Statistics Agency (CSA) to develop a nationwide digital system to transform market price data collection. The goal was to create a seamless workflow from data collection to dissemination, including a mobile application, CPI/inflation calculation backend, and public-facing web portal. The project covered 25 branches and 125 marketplaces across all Ethiopian regions.

Technologies

Services Provided

The WHY

Project Challenge & Vision

The Central Statistics Agency (CSA) struggled with slow, manual, and fragmented market price data collection—especially in remote areas with poor connectivity. To address this, CSA aimed to modernize its infrastructure with a unified, secure digital system for real-time data collection, accurate CPI calculations, and transparent public access to nationwide statistics.

The solution

360Ground’s Solution

360Ground designed and implemented an end-to-end solution tailored for Ethiopia’s geographic and infrastructural challenges:

Offline-First Mobile App
Enables enumerators and supervisors to collect and sync market prices with offline support, geo-tagging, and Bluetooth transfer.
Two-Way Data Sync & Dashboard
Web-based dashboard offers real-time monitoring, role-based data access, and remote supervision capabilities.
Statistical Engine
A multi-layered backend system processes raw market data into CPI and inflation insights using standardized models.

Public Dissemination Portal
Web application for public access to visualized statistical data and reports, with filtering and analytics modules.
Secure & Scalable Architecture
Features encryption, audit trails, user privilege management, and full penetration testing.

Whats delivered

Product Features

Offline-First Mobile App

Geo-Tagged Data Collection

Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard

Statistical Backend System

Public Data Dissemination Portal

Role-Based User Management

Similar Projects

Every project is a journey, and we measure success by the results our clients achieve. From MVPs that disrupt industries to enterprise solutions that scale globally, these stories show how we transform ideas into market-leading solutions.