dReps Onboarding: Empowering Cardano Ghana Community

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Seidu Ziblim

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

35000

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

4

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language.

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

To organise four (4) regional events to educate, develop and onboard 200 people with diverse backgrounds with the Skills of Voting, dReps and vote delegation to dRep through educational events. 

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

·        Monthly report: A monthly report of events for said month will be shared to the Cardano community with highlights on the number of people who participated, their occupation, gender their impression. 

·        Event Registration Form: We will register participants for the events via Google Forms. This form will constitute all the details of each participant who attend the event. This registration form will be made available to dReps and the entire Cardano community.  

·        Publication of participant’s feedback: we will at the end of each event conduct a survey to know how participants are responding to the training. The results from this survey will be made available to the Cardano community. 

·        Media engagement & marketing: every event will be advertised on mainstream social media platforms and community radio stations to make sure we cover the entire region to register for the event.

[METADATA] SDG rating

Goal 4: Quality education 

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

OVERVIEW 

Delegate Representatives (dReps)

The introduction of dReps is another exciting step forward as the community continues to learn and grow. Delegation enables ADA holders to delegate their voting power to one or many dReps. This allows the more passive voter a chance to continue to have their voice heard, but now across more proposals than they could personally read and evaluate.

 

These dReps will vote on the vast majority of proposals within Project Catalyst, and in turn will enhance the quality of decision making within each Fund. dReps will coordinate and form policies together, source and review data, consult with experts, and ultimately vote on an array of projects and topics that the community has brought forward.

dRep onboarding is a set of educational events to be hosted at four (4) regions in Ghana to introduce and promote the ideas of dRep integration and vote delegation. These events seek to educate the Cardano Ghana community on the ideas of dRep, Proper Voting and vote delegation. This is to empower the community with content and tools in voting, considering proposals and dRep. 

 

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY 

dRep onboarding will be a one-day event to be hosted at the targeted four (4) regions on the topics;

·        Introduction to Voting

·        Introduction to dRep

·        Individual voting and vote delegating to dRep

·        How to Delegate vote to dRep

·        How to Become dRep

·        Benefits of vote delegation to dRep

 

Although voting is not new in Cardano and Catalyst but dRep is a new role. Indeed, not many people really know what dRep is, how to delegate their vote to dRep, and the knowledge and skills needed to become a dRep. 

 

ACTIVITY TIMELINE

April 2024, NORTHERN REGION, GHANA

The event will start from the Northern Region of Ghana with a focus on Introduction to dRep, Introduction to Voting, Individual voting and delegating to dRep, How to delegate to dRep and how to become dRep. Benefits of delegation to dRep. The target participants are fifty (50). 

 

Proposed Date: Saturday, 20th April, 2024

Time: 9:00am-2pm 

Venue: Radach Lodge & Conference Centre, Tamale

 

May 2024, ASHANTI REGION, GHANA 

The event session will move to the Ashanti region to educate members of the Cardano Ghana community in the region on the content and tools in voting, dRep, How to delegate to dRep and how to become dRep and the benefits of delegation to dRep. The target participants are fifty (50). 

 

Proposed Date: Saturday, 18th May, 2024

Time: 9:00 am-2 pm 

Venue: HapaSpace, Kumasi  

 

June 2024, GREATER ACCRA, GHANA 

The team will proceed to the capital city of Ghana in Greater Accra to educate the Cardano Ghana community on the content and tools in voting, dRep, How to delegate to dRep and how to become dRep and the benefits of delegation to dRep. The target participants are fifty (50). 

 

Proposed Date: Saturday, 22nd June, 2024

Time: 9:00am-2pm 

Venue: Wada Centre, Accra 

 

July 2024, UPPER WEST REGION, GHANA 

The educational events will end in the Upper West region of Ghana. This event will also educate the Cardano Ghana community in the region on the content and tools in voting, dRep, How to delegate to dRep and how to become dRep and the benefits of delegation to dRep. The target participants are fifty (50).

 

Proposed Date: Saturday, 20th July, 2024

Time: 9:00 am-2 pm 

Venue: SEM-B LODGE, WA

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

As the number of proposals increases, so does the community’s responsibility to both review and vote upon them. To ensure that all proposals gain the attention they deserve, and to facilitate continued growth, a new system is required to ensure sustainability. Onboarding 200 diverse people from Cardano Ghana Community will help to ensure all proposals get fair review and votes.

Onboarding people to participate in Cardano blockchain governance will have a significant impact on the overall effectiveness of Cardano Blockchain. Here are some potential impacts;

Decentralization and Security

Onboarding a diverse group of participants enhances decentralization, which is a fundamental principle of Cardano blockchain. This will help in distributing power and decision-making across the network, making it more resistant to attacks and censorship. Indeed, poorly executed onboarding process of dreps may lead to centralization if a small group gains excessive influence or control over the governance mechanisms.

Education and Skill Development

The onboarding events will serve as educational tools, helping participants understand the technical and governance aspects of cardano blockchain. This contributes to a more informed and capable community. Inadequate education and support during onboarding dreps may result in participants making uninformed decisions or being unable to contribute effectively.

Community Engagement

Effective onboarding fosters a sense of community and encourages active participation. This engagement is crucial for the success of dRep integration, as it ensures that decisions are made with input from a broad range of delegators. If onboarding is not inclusive or accessible, it can lead to a lack of diversity in governance, potentially excluding valuable perspectives and reducing the legitimacy of decisions.

Transparency and Trust

Transparent onboarding of dReps will build trust among delegates. When individuals understand how decisions are made and have confidence in the governance mechanisms, they are more likely to actively participate. Lack of transparency in onboarding dReps may lead to suspicion or distrust within the community.

• In summary, the impact of onboarding 200 members of the cardano Ghana community will marginally increase the number of dReps and those delegating their votes to dReps.
• A total of 200 participants will get adequate education and understanding of dRep, Voting and Vote delegating to dReps.
• The project will cover four regions of Ghana. These regions constitute of a group of people with diverse languages, occupation, religion, gender and age hence cardano governance will be more diverse from delegates.
• Onboarding two hundred (200) people to Cardano Ecosystem will ensure correct voting and effective functioning of dReps in both CIPs and Project Catalyst.
• It will also serve as catalysts for improving the marketing of cardano blockchain in Ghana.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

CAPABILITY

Seidu, is a follow of Cardano Blockchain Certified Associates here , Administrator at Cardano Ghana Community and Technical Director at Chosen fintech solutions, a company Providing Blockchain & Cloud Computing Education and Empowerment to Newbies and users in the fintech space to enhance Mass adoption, Financial inclusion and Digital Asset Management. Seidu, is a graduate in economics and has strong skills in IT. Good at branding and graphics technology. He has over seven (7) years of experience in Blockchain & Cryptocurrency education.

Seidu, played a pivotal role at the launch of the Cardano Ghana community here which is a Fund 10 funded project. Seidu, was also bill to speak on governance of Cardano at the 2023 Cardano Summit in kumasi here. Seidu has been an active participant of cardano project catalyst since fund 8, he has been a community reviver, proposer and voter in F11.

FEASIBILITY

Our team is made up of four active participants of Cardano Blockchain, we have successfully executed a similar project under fund 9 thus Catalyst Campus Train. The aim was to educate and onboard 200 newbies in tertiary institutions to project catalyst. I was assistant lead to this project. You can find the closeout report here.

Considering the milestones of this project, it is clear for measurement of the progress. We have structure the project into four milestones with its associated estimated cost. Our budget is clearly breaking down showing how funds will be used to ensure success of the project. The timelines are also clearly stated and enough for us to execute the project thus 4 months. Each team member represents a region we intend to engage.

The method chosen to onboard dReps is educational events with materials to serve as reminder and guide for success of dReps integration. This is to ensure effective governance for the success and sustainability of Cardano Blockchain. Enhancing decision-making processes, increasing transparency, and fostering community involvement.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Estimated Cost: ₳ 9,125

• Confirm receipt of funding from Catalyst
• Onboard the Project Team.

• Creating Google form to invite and pre-register participants
• Design flyers, banners, print T-shirts and event materials 
• Share event details with flyers on social media
• Contact regional representative to initiate action 

• Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to the region
• Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
• Embark on regional marketing of the event to invite and register people
• Hold the MAIN EVENT on 3rd week of April.
• Make social media posts and prepare a report for catalyst.

Outcome

The physical event hosted, dRep educational materials shared to participants, a total of 50 diverse people engaged, they understand dRep and the need to delegate their vote to dRep. Participants get to learn more about Cardano Blockchain and make new networks.  

Estimated Cost: ₳ 8,625

• Confirm receipt of funding from Catalyst

• Creating Google form to invite and pre-register participants
• Design flyers, banners, print T-shirts and event materials 
• Share event details with flyers on social media
• Contact regional representative to initiate action 

• Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to the region
• Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
• Embark on regional marketing of the event to invite and register people
• Hold the MAIN EVENT on 3rd week of May.
• Make social media posts and prepare a report for catalyst.

Outcome

The physical event hosted, dRep educational materials shared to participants, a total of 50 diverse people engaged, they understand dRep and the need to delegate their vote to dRep. Participants get to learn more about Cardano Blockchain and make new networks.  

Estimated Cost: ₳ 8,625

• Confirm receipt of funding from Catalyst

• Creating Google form to invite and pre-register participants
• Design flyers, banners, print T-shirts and event materials 
• Share event details with flyers on social media
• Contact regional representative to initiate action 

• Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to the region
• Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
• Embark on regional marketing of the event to invite and register people
• Hold the MAIN EVENT on 3rd week of June.
• Make social media posts and prepare a report for catalyst.

Outcome

The physical event hosted, dRep educational materials shared to participants, a total of 50 diverse people engaged, they understand dRep and the need to delegate their vote to dRep. Participants get to learn more about Cardano Blockchain and make new networks.  

Estimated Cost: ₳ 8,625

• Confirm receipt of funding from Catalyst

• Creating Google form to invite and pre-register participants
• Design flyers, banners, print T-shirts and event materials 
• Share event details with flyers on social media
• Contact regional representative to initiate action 

• Book Venues, book hotels for the team and arrange transportation to the region
• Organise and order water, snacks and food for participants
• Embark on regional marketing of the event to invite and register people
• Hold the MAIN EVENT on 3rd week of July.
• Make social media posts and prepare a report for catalyst

Outcome

The physical event hosted, dRep educational materials shared to participants, a total of 50 diverse people engaged, they understand dRep and the need to delegate their vote to dRep. Participants get to learn more about Cardano Blockchain and make new networks.  

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Seidu Ziblim (Project Lead) & Northern Regional Rep 

Seidu, is a follow of Cardano Blockchain Certified Associates here , Administrator at Cardano Ghana Community and Technical Director at Chosen fintech solutions, a company Providing Blockchain & Cloud Computing Education and Empowerment to Newbies and users in the fintech

space to enhance Mass adoption, Financial inclusion and Digital Asset Management. Seidu, is a graduate in economics and has strong skills in IT. Good at branding and graphics technology. He has over seven (7) years of experience in Blockchain & Cryptocurrency education. 

Roles

1. Registration: Oversee the registration process for participants in the region.
2. Logistics: Coordinate logistics for the event in Tamale, including venue selection, transportation, accommodations, and equipment.
3. Vendor Management: Identify and liaise with local vendors for services like catering, photography and Printing.
4. Local Marketing: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the event in the region. This will include traditional advertising, social media campaigns, and collaborations with local influencers.
5. Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
6. Financial Oversight: Manage the budget allocated for the regional aspect of the event, ensuring that expenditures are within the approved limits.
7. Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from participants, and local stakeholders to evaluate the success of the event in the region.
8. Report Generation: Compile a post-event report outlining key successes, challenges, and recommendations for future events.

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Mohammed Mustapha (Project Assistant Lead) & Ashanti Regional Rep 

Mohammed Mustapha, is a Cardano Ambassador, hosting Cardano meetups and community-led events at the Cardano Summit with the Cardano Foundation since 2021. He is an advocate for Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in Ghana, with 5 years of experience hosting crypto events; educating, onboarding newbies and engaging crypto users for mass adoption and enhanced use cases. Hub leader at Wada Ghana (wada.org), Catalyst Fund9 Funded Proposer (FP) & Proposal Assessor (PA), Fund8 & Fund9 Challenge Team (CT) Lead for Grow Africa, Grow Cardano challenge category. 

Roles

1. Registration: Oversee the registration process for participants in the region.
2. Logistics: Coordinate logistics for the event in Kumasi, including venue selection, transportation, accommodations, and equipment.
3. Vendor Management: Identify and liaise with local vendors for services like catering, photography and Printing.
4. Local Marketing: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the event in the region. This will include traditional advertising, social media campaigns, and collaborations with local influencers.

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Osman Mohammed; Upper West Regional Rep

Osman, is an undergraduate student at the University for Development Studies. He is studying Bachelor of Science Agriculture technology . He has about 3 years of experience in volunteering on Blockchain events. He has strong skills in organizing and is very conversant with engaging event attendees, partners and the core team to ensure a successful event. He will contribute to the proposal by ensuring that, all materials and logistics are procured and supplied to the team before every event takes place.

Email:osmanmo1988@uds.edu.gh 

Roles

1. Registration: Oversee the registration process for participants in the region.
2. Logistics: Coordinate logistics for the event in Wa, including venue selection, transportation, accommodations, and equipment.
3. Vendor Management: Identify and liaise with local vendors for services like catering, photography and Printing.
4. Local Marketing: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the event in the region. This will include traditional advertising, social media campaigns, and collaborations with local influencers.

Abu Osman - Greater Accra Regional Rep 

Osman, holds a bachelor's in Accounting. He is passionate about finance and digital technology. He has good experience in youth events and financial management. He will be our Greater Accra regional representative and responsible for managing budgets for events, taking care of expenses and payments and will keep accurate records for future references and decsion-making. 

Email: abuosman358@gmail.com

Roles

1. Registration: Oversee the registration process for participants in the region.
2. Logistics: Coordinate logistics for the event in Accra, including venue selection, transportation, accommodations, and equipment.
3. Vendor Management: Identify and liaise with local vendors for services like catering, photography and Printing.
4. Local Marketing: Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the event in the region. This will include traditional advertising, social media campaigns, and collaborations with local influencers.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Venue/ Conference Hall (4) ₳5,700.00

 

T shirts printing for 200 participants and 4 Team ₳7,700.00

 

Roll up banner (1) ₳3,400.00

 

Event Brochure (204) ₳3,000.00

 

Hotel Accommodation for 4 Team members ₳5,500.00

 

Snack and Water for 200 participants & 4 Team  ₳1,400.00

 

Lunch for participants 200 and 4 team ₳2,040.00

 

Transportation and logistics ₳1,500.00

 

Marketing & Publicity (4) ₳1,060.00

 

Photography (4) ₳700.00

 

Administrative Expenses ₳1,500.00

 

Incentive for team (welfare) ₳500.00 

 

Contingency ₳1,000.00

TOTAL ₳35,000.00

 

 

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Considering the target participant thus the cardano Ghana community these are people which so much interest in cardano blockchain hence providing funds to educate them on how they can become drep, the benefits and the need is worth supporting. This will be a win-win for the cardano treasury and the cardano community in Ghana.

 

On the number of people the project will impact is very significant thus 200 beneficiaries. This will argument the effort of cardano foundation for good number of people to understand the aim of CIP-1694 of which dreps is key component of. Indeed transition to the liquid democracy needs more collaborations from diverse people across the community to prevent cardano blockchian from become centralized.

 

Considering the educational value of the event, it will provide more knowledge to the cardano Ghana community on voting skills and cardano governance system. The project will also increased the Cardano Blockchain knowledge among the community members as well as the brand of cardano blockchian since T-shirts will be provided.

[IMPORTANT NOTE] The Applicant agrees to Fund Rules and also that data in the submission form and other data provided by the project team during the course of the project will be publicly available.

I Accept