LEVERAGING NETWORKS IN AFRICA

[IMPACT]

We intend to work with existing projects and networks and also to tap into university projects so that we can incentivise knowledge acquisition and project ideas utilising Cardano. There is currently a project that is due to be piloted in Ghana and Nigeria which aims to train and support creatives to utliise technology to develop intellectual property. This is supported by one of the Governors in Nigeria as well as numerous projects. We also have a network of students in South Africa interested in supporting the development of solutions for impact by utlising technology.

The Ghana and Nigeria project will have cohorts of 20 students each and the same for South Africa. We intend to add on a creatathon to these existing networks, which comprises of information on Cardano and the development of solutions utilising Cardano. These will have a small reward attached to the winning idea with the intention of all ideas being signposted to Catalyst.

We will be increasing knowledge about and access to Cardano in Africa

The main risk is lack of interest in the technology, but through incentivising, we are able to increase uptake and involvement in community.

[FEASIBILITY]

Month 1: Working on Cardano content and setting up the challenge

Month 2-4: Working with the cohorts and running the hackathon

Month 5: Winners and introduction to catalyst community

Student cohort creatathon incentives: $1000 x 3

Engagement and support: $1000 x 5

Cardano content creation: $2000

Noleen Mariappen: Engagement and outreach: Impact and outreach professional

Content creation: Kala Philo: technology content writer

[AUDITABILITY]

60 students who are familiar with and engaging with Cardano and signposting others to the program

Students engaged and building more awareness of Cardano

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