Proof of Usefulness Report

Studio Yafa

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+368
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Studio Yafa is a substantial media initiative by Fondation Hirondelle with verified operations in Burkina Faso (51 radio stations, TV, Viamo mobile services) and a large team (125 staff). While the project demonstrates high real-world utility in a conflict zone and significant reach, the submission itself was low-effort (vague claims like 'everyone' for audience and 'most people' for traction). The score reflects the project's robust institutional reality balanced against the poor quality of the specific evidence provided in the application fields.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213
Audience Reach Impact+120
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+130
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+8
Subtotal+621
Usefulness Multiplierx0.59
Final Score+368

Project Details

Project URL
studioyafa.org
Description
Studio Yafa est un projet média de la Fondation Hirondelle au Burkina Faso installé depuis 2018. S'adossant à plusieurs années d'expériences dans le domaine et riche d'un personnel dynamique, professionnel et jeune, Studio Yafa offre une palette de programmes diverses en cinq langues (Mooré, Dioula, Fulfuldé, Gulmancema et Français). Entre autres, des microprogrammes, des magazines (reportages, entretiens et échanges sur des thématiques variées), des tables rondes autour de sujets de société sur des thématiques données et un focus groupe pour évaluer l'impact des programmes. Studio Yafa, c'est aussi des films de capitalisation de vos projets. Finalement, les programmes de Studio Yafa sont diffusés via 51 stations de radio, une chaine de télévision et une plateforme de téléphonie mobile (service 321 de Viamo).

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline