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LE WI TOK APP

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The Le Wi Tok App is an inclusive, user-centered mobile application designed to improve communication and educational outcomes for persons with hearing and speech impairments in Sierra Leone. Developed by a multidisciplinary team, the app promotes American Sign Language (ASL) as the standard sign language across the country. It addresses the educational and social challenges faced by hearing-impaired children, their parents, and teachers, serving as both a learning tool and a bridge to unify communication within the Deaf and hearing communities.

DPG Compliance Assessment

Detailed evaluation against Digital Public Good standards

4/9
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Overall Assessment

**NOT READY FOR DPG APPROVAL** - Requires critical fixes before resubmission. LE WI TOK APP has a strong mission (Krio language learning + sign language accessibility) with clear SDG alignment (Education, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities) and government backing (DSTI). The technical foundation is solid (React Native, SQLite, strong code quality tooling), and documentation is above average. However, **4 out of 9 criteria fail**, including 2 absolute blockers: **BLOCKING ISSUES (Must Fix):** 1. **No Open Source License** (Criterion 2) - Cannot be DPG without OSI-approved license 2. **No Tests** (Criterion 8) - Zero test coverage is unacceptable for production software **CRITICAL GAPS (Required for Approval):** 3. **No Data Export** (Criterion 6) - Users cannot access their own data 4. **No Privacy Policy** (Criterion 7) - Handles PII without privacy documentation 5. **No Accessibility/Child Safety** (Criterion 9) - Educational app lacks safeguards for vulnerable users **STRENGTHS:** - ✅ Clear SDG alignment with implemented features (Criterion 1) - ✅ Government ownership ensures sustainability (Criterion 3) - ✅ Platform-independent architecture (Criterion 4) - ✅ Comprehensive documentation (Criterion 5) **ESTIMATED EFFORT TO DPG-READY:** - Critical Path (2-3 weeks): - Add MIT license: 1 day - Write core tests (60% coverage): 1-2 weeks - Privacy policy + user controls: 3-5 days - Data export feature: 2-3 days - Basic accessibility audit: 2-3 days - Child safety measures: 2-3 days - Additional Improvements (1-2 weeks): - CI/CD pipeline: 2-3 days - WCAG compliance: 1 week - Standard files (CHANGELOG, COC, SECURITY): 1 day **RECOMMENDATION:** Address blocking issues immediately (license + tests), then tackle privacy and data export. Resubmit in 4-6 weeks with these critical gaps closed. The underlying project is valuable and DPG-worthy once compliance gaps are addressed.

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