Proof of Usefulness Report

Youth Initiative for Land in Africa ( Yilaa)

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

YILAA is a verified, legitimate NGO based in Benin focusing on land governance and youth rights in Africa. Search results confirm accreditation by the UNCCD and membership in the International Land Coalition, with a network spanning 20 countries. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring a fake email, lazy descriptions ('everyone', 'most people'), and false traction claims. While the underlying organization has high real-world utility and verifiable institutional traction, the submission fails to demonstrate technical innovation or accurate audience data. The score reflects the organization's verified social impact heavily penalized by the poor submission quality and lack of technical distinctiveness.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+16.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+56.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+62

Project Details

Description
We value the potential of young people for land governance; create the synergy of action between youth associations to become an international Youth network for the promotion and protection of the rights of young people and women; help young people identify and benefit from opportunities relating to state projects and support training and research for young people in the land sector.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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