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FakeHunter – Fake News Combat Platform for GovTech/Polish Press Agency

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Duration

2 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 February 2020

Team Size

11-15 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

GovTech Polska

Warsaw, Poland

Project Summary

DO OK developed a web application and Chrome/Firefox browser extensions for a government anti-disinformation initiative (#FakeHunter) addressing COVID-19 fake news. The vendor built the solution using Python, Django, React.js and deployed it on Amazon cloud, delivering the working product within four weeks. Project management and communication (Microsoft Teams and Jira) were noted as effective throughout the engagement.

Key Challenges

Counter rapidly spreading COVID-19 disinformation online.
Engage internet users to identify and report fake news and recruit volunteers to evaluate reports.
Provide a workflow for the Polish Press Agency to approve and combat false information.

Project Deliverables

Web application
Chrome extension
Firefox add-on
Deployment on Amazon Cloud

Project Solution

DO OK handled the full development lifecycle: they designed and developed a web application and browser add-ons (Chrome and Firefox) to enable users to flag suspected fake news. The implementation used Python and Django for the backend, React.js for the frontend, and Amazon cloud for deployment. The vendor worked with the client product owner and consultants and managed communication via Microsoft Teams and Jira.

Project Outcome

Delivered a working solution in four weeks.
Met deadlines and maintained strong project management and communication.
Client (Polish Press Agency/GovTech) was satisfied and received a solution that addressed the accelerated need caused by COVID-19.

Platforms

Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Python
Django
React.js
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“DO OK developed the client's idea, the impossible, within four weeks. The team complied with deadlines on a regular basis and communicated everything well ahead of time. They had impressive project management skills that allowed them to do the job right in a short period of time.”
Robert Król
Deputy Director
Date: 04/17/2020