[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

Our proposed solution directly addresses the challenge of the absence of a comprehensive governance framework and trust registry in the coding education industry. By developing a governance framework tailored for coding schools and implementing a trust registry, our solution aims to enhance the credibility, transparency, and trustworthiness of coding bootcamp credentials.

The impact of our project on the Cardano ecosystem extends beyond funding the project team. It brings several key benefits:

Enhanced Reputation:

By providing a secure and transparent platform for coding bootcamp credentials, our project enhances the reputation of Cardano as a reliable and trusted blockchain platform. It showcases Cardano's capabilities in supporting innovative solutions and promoting trust in the education sector.

Increased Adoption:

Our project has the potential to attract coding schools, students, and employers to the Cardano ecosystem. The availability of a comprehensive governance framework, coupled with the secure and decentralised infrastructure, makes Cardano an attractive platform for issuing and verifying coding bootcamp credentials.

Expansion of the User Base:

The implementation of the governance framework and trust registry opens up new opportunities for individuals interested in coding education to engage with the Cardano ecosystem. This expansion of the user base strengthens the ecosystem by bringing in new participants and increasing activity.

Fostering Innovation:

By addressing the challenges in credential issuance and verification, our project contributes to fostering innovation in the coding education industry. It sets industry standards and encourages coding schools to adopt best practices, ultimately improving the quality of education and promoting innovation within the ecosystem.

Solving a Key Problem:

The absence of a comprehensive governance framework and trust registry is a significant challenge in the coding education industry. Our project provides a practical solution that directly addresses this problem, ensuring the authenticity, transparency, and trustworthiness of coding bootcamp credentials. By solving this key problem, our project strengthens the ecosystem and establishes Cardano as a leader in the education sector.

While it is challenging to quantify the exact impact in terms of users or transactions within a specific timeframe, we anticipate that our solution will attract a significant number of coding schools, students, and employers to the Cardano ecosystem. The successful implementation and adoption of our platform can potentially result in a substantial increase in the usage and transactions related to coding bootcamp credentials issued on the Cardano platform. The exact numbers will depend on factors such as market adoption, marketing efforts, and the overall growth of the coding education industry.

[IMPACT] How does your proposed solution address the challenge and what benefits will this bring to the Cardano ecosystem?

To measure the success of our project, we will utilize a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics that reflect the project's benefits for the Cardano ecosystem. These metrics include:

Adoption Rate:

We will track the number of coding schools, students, and employers who actively adopt and utilize SSI platforms to issue and verify coding bootcamp credentials. This metric demonstrates the level of acceptance and adoption within the ecosystem.

Usage and Transactions:

We will measure the volume of coding bootcamp credentials issued and verified on the platform, as well as the number of transactions related to credential issuance, verification, and trust registry interactions. This metric reflects the level of activity and engagement within the ecosystem.

Feedback and Satisfaction:

Collecting feedback from coding schools, students, and employers will provide valuable insights into their satisfaction with the platform and its impact on their trust in coding bootcamp credentials. This qualitative measure helps gauge the perceived value and effectiveness of the project.

The measures outlined above are realistic as they align with the project's goals and can be tracked using various data collection methods, such as surveys, user feedback forms, platforms analytics, and industry reports. While quantitative metrics provide measurable indicators of success, qualitative feedback helps capture the users' opinions, satisfaction levels, and the overall perceived value of the project.

In the short term, the project's success will be reflected in the adoption rate, usage, and transaction volume within the Cardano ecosystem. Increased adoption by coding schools, students, and employers will establish the platform as a trusted and reliable solution for coding bootcamp credentials.

In the long term, the innovation brought by our project will have a positive impact on Cardano's productivity and growth. The platform's reputation and acceptance within the coding education industry will attract more users, fostering an expanded user base and increased activity within the ecosystem. Additionally, the establishment of industry standards and the enhancement of trust in coding bootcamp credentials will position Cardano as a leader in the education sector, driving further innovation and growth in the long run.

[IMPACT] How do you intend to measure the success of your project?

We have comprehensive plans to share the outputs and results of our project with various stakeholders, both within the Cardano ecosystem and the wider coding education industry. Our plans include:

Documentation and Reports: We will create comprehensive documentation and reports, outlining the development process, governance framework, and trust registry implementation. These resources will be accessible to stakeholders through our project website and online platforms.

Monthly Newsletter: We will produce a monthly newsletter to provide updates on the project's progress, sharing key milestones and achievements.

Online Presence and Social Media: We will leverage online platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to disseminate information about our project's progress and impact. This includes regular updates, engaging content, and interaction with the community on these platforms. By maintaining an active online presence, we aim to generate awareness and engage a wider audience.

Through effective dissemination of project outputs, we aim to foster collaboration, adoption, and further research in the coding education industry. Our documentation, newsletter , and online presence will ensure that the project's outcomes reach the target audience and generate interest in the governance framework, trust registry, and use of self sovereign identity..

The project's results will be invaluable for future research and development. Insights gained will be used to refine and enhance the governance framework, trust registry, and verifiable credential platform. Feedback from coding schools, students, and employers will drive iterative improvements to enhance usability and effectiveness. Moreover, the results will serve as a foundation for potential collaborations with research institutions, advancing coding education, self-sovereign identity, and trust frameworks.

[IMPACT] Please describe your plans to share the outputs and results of your project?

We have comprehensive plans to share the outputs and results of our project with various stakeholders, both within the Cardano ecosystem and the wider coding education industry. Our plans include:

Documentation and Reports: We will create detailed documentation and reports that outline the development process, governance framework, trust registry implementation, and platform functionality. These documents will serve as valuable resources for coding schools, regulatory bodies, and other interested parties. We will make these documents available through our project website and relevant online platforms.

Workshops and Presentations: We will organize workshops and presentations to share the insights, lessons learned, and best practices derived from our project. These events will target coding schools, industry experts, regulatory bodies, and educational institutions. By actively engaging with these stakeholders, we can promote the adoption of the governance framework, trust registry, and verifiable credential platform.

Industry Conferences and Events: We will participate in relevant industry conferences and events to showcase the project's outcomes and present our findings. This allows us to reach a broader audience and attract attention to the project's impact on the coding education ecosystem. We will actively seek speaking opportunities and panel discussions to share our experiences and promote the value of our solution.

Collaboration with Research Institutions: We will collaborate with research institutions to share the results of our project and contribute to further research and development activities. By sharing our insights, data, and methodologies, we aim to stimulate ongoing research and innovation in the field of coding education, self-sovereign identity, and trust frameworks. We will publish research papers and collaborate on joint projects to expand the knowledge base and drive further advancements.

Online Presence and Social Media: We will leverage online platforms and social media channels to disseminate information about our project's outputs and impact. This includes publishing blog posts, articles, and case studies on relevant platforms, as well as actively engaging with the community through social media channels. These online efforts will help generate awareness and attract interest from a wider audience.

By sharing the outputs and results of our project through various channels, we aim to create opportunities for collaboration, adoption, and further research in the coding education industry. The documentation, workshops, presentations, and online presence will ensure that the project's outcomes reach the intended audience and spark interest in the governance framework, trust registry, and verifiable credential platform.

The results generated from the project will be invaluable for further research and development activities. We will use the insights gained from the project to refine and enhance the governance framework, trust registry, and verifiable credential platform. Additionally, the feedback received from coding schools, students, and employers will inform future iterations and updates to improve the usability and effectiveness of the platform. The results will also serve as a foundation for potential collaborations and partnerships with research institutions, further advancing the field of coding education, self-sovereign identity, and trust frameworks.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability?

Expertise in Coding Education and Self-Sovereign Identity: Our team comprises professionals with extensive experience in the coding education industry and a deep understanding of the challenges and requirements in credential issuance and verification. We have a strong grasp of the principles and technologies behind Self-Sovereign Identity and have conducted thorough research to develop a comprehensive governance framework and trust registry tailored for coding schools.

Proven track record of delivering

DirectEd has a long-standing history within the Cardano ecosystem and it was born out of a project proposal in Catalyst Fund 6 (proposal). It has since then received funding for two proposals in Fund 8 (dApp & SSI). Closeout video for the F8 dApp proposal here. To sign up for testnet Alpha testing, go to <http://testnet.directed.dev/> (opens July 31st). We embrace radical transparency, as can be observed through our public Progress & OKR page and by inspection of our wallet transaction metadata ($directed, $simondirected).

Our SSI proposal is still in progress after both technical and operational challenges alongside contingencies outside of our control. After undertaking feasibility study, several aspects of the original idea contained in the proposal was found to be intractable. More details on other factors can be found in this Change of Scope request that has been submitted to IOG.

DirectEd has delivered in several ways. Utilization of the network, open-source code contributions and real-world impact & partnerships. The section below quantifies each of these:

Cardano use

• 120+ wallets created and estimated 250+ transactions (lower end). To illustrate, the Decentralised Tutorial Marketplace pilot has (at the time of writing) generated 130 transactions. You can see it being actively used by inspection of the policyID <https://cardanoscan.io/tokentransactions?assetId=d365ad6a86fe81ed303eab00fc46031e88879166f7d26a271a553009445456>
• Salaries have been paid on-chain. Previous treasury address: <https://cardanoscan.io/address/0158a6c035359d0c470f790c0eedc10b034bcbefeccf3573b979236358a6f473253923585a4137f57aa71ae386a96ca1f568ffec3c35320910>. Current treasury (multi-sig): <https://cardanoscan.io/address/31edbbf1a2258c28b4fe58fd29abd38d79cf8b2d576006343de5d83ff8edbbf1a2258c28b4fe58fd29abd38d79cf8b2d576006343de5d83ff8>

Open Source Contributions (repo)

• CIP-30 wallet connection for any NextJS/ReactJS website. Our wallet connect automatically detects which Cardano browser extension wallets are present in your browser and displays a dropdown upon hovering of the ones detected..
• NFT-gating. We have written code enabling simple NFT gating for a NextJS/ReactJS website. Users can either choose to gate content by policyID in an array (multiple policyIDs can be added) or by the unique asset ID. This gives website owners a novel method of access control that does not hinge on storing emails and passwords.
• Milestone-based smart contract. This smart contract enables accountability of approved granting of funds in a distributed manner wherein Examiners (human oracles) must issue tokens to grantees before they can redeem each tranche payout.
• Voucher Redemption Contract. This smart contract enables education funders to restrict the use of stipends for specific uses, in our case students receive tutorial vouchers and only tutors can redeem those for stablecoin.

Real-world impact and Partnerships

• 100+ students trained in our 1-week-long Introductory Coding course in Python with some testimonies here. Students received basic blockchain education and testnet wallet onboarding, video recording of the workshop here.
• 14 Access Scholarships funded through the DirectEd Lions NFT fundraiser. This financed purchase of laptops, WiFi devices and data bundles for students from needy backgrounds, enabling them to partake in the DirectEd Bootcamp. Images here. Sample on-chain transactions for data bundles and tutorial vouchers. Check out our Twitter for some of the testimonials from the students!
• MOUs with 3 national high schools in Kenya, including most notably Mang’U High - one of the most famous schools in the country, with many eminent alumni including one former president, several vice presidents and a former governor of Central Bank of Kenya. Pictures from the MOU signing here.
• MOU with Kotebe University of Education in Addis Ababa. This university is dedicated to research and development in education for Ethiopia.
• In-person Bootcamp launch day at Young African Leaders Initiative East Africa regional center at Kenyatta University (USAID project).
• Sponsorships: [CLOVR] stake pool, [KIND] stake pool, COTI Group
• Internship partnerships with Snapbrillia and Tally
• Other partnerships: Cardanowarriors, Web3 User Group

Traction

• In the spring of 2022, DirectEd was admitted to the inaugural Ariob incubator for Catalyst-funded Africa projects.
• During the Cardano summit, CEO Simon Sällström met with Shahaf Bar-Geffen (CEO of COTI) who generously agreed to provide a sponsorship for the first cohort of DirectEd students.
• CEO Simon was invited to speak at NFT.NYC on a panel “Why NFTs will revolutionize charitable giving”.

Media and Twitter spaces

Spring 2023

• Learn Cardano - open source milestone based contact & updates from Ethiopia
• Subcritical - DirectEd programme
• Xeberus - transparency and corruption

Fall/Winter 2022

• Cardano Hotel interview
• Vlog - my personal why
• Cardano over coffee
• Fire in the whole
• Bullish Dumpling Twitter space

Financial Management and Transparency

We have implemented robust financial management processes, leveraging cardano blockchain technology for transparency, accountability, and responsible use of funds. All transactions contain metadata and can be tracked on the Cardano blockchain. We maintain accurate records, conduct regular audits, and provide transparent financial statements to relevant parties, promoting transparency and accountability in our financial management practices.

To this end, we have implemented the following policies for our treasury management.

1. Catalyst funds received in the main multi-sig with 5 signatories, with 3/5 signatures required for any transaction.
2. ADA funds received are immediately converted to stablecoins to avoid volatility
3. No more than ½ of on-chain assets will be held in any one given stablecoin in order to reduce risk.
4. All transactions contain metadata regarding its intended use.
5. All DirectEd-controlled wallets will contain ADAhandles indicating its purpose and controller.

This means we have a multi-sig for the custodianship of received funds. We convert the majority of funds to one or several stablecoins upon receipt. We also extensively document each transaction with information about its use in the metadata. The multi-sig wallet can be explored here ($directeddev) and the payout wallet ($directedsimon) can be audited here.

Project Governance and Reporting

Building upon our previous project experience, we have established a robust project governance structure that emphasizes transparency and accountability. Regular reporting and monitoring mechanisms are in place to track progress and ensure adherence to project milestones and targets. You can inspect our public Progress reporting and OKR page here.

As part of our commitment to transparency, we implemented a progress page for donors to track the performance of students, providing updates on their achievements, which can be observed by donors (NFT gated) here. This reporting framework enables stakeholders to stay informed about project status, outcomes, and financial performance, fostering transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] What are the main goals for the project and how will you validate if your approach is feasible?

The two main goals for our project are:

1. Develop a Governance Framework: The goal is to create a comprehensive governance framework specifically tailored for coding schools. We will validate this goal by assessing the completeness and effectiveness of the framework in addressing the unique challenges in credential issuance and verification within the coding education industry. Validation will involve conducting thorough reviews and obtaining feedback from coding schools, industry experts, and regulatory bodies.
2. Implement a Trust Registry: The goal is to establish a decentralised trust registry that provides transparent and reliable information about coding schools, course offerings, alumni networks, industry partnerships, and student feedback. We will validate this goal by verifying the accuracy and integrity of the information stored in the trust registry. Auditing mechanisms, verification processes, and feedback from users will help validate the trustworthiness and effectiveness of the trust registry.

To validate the feasibility of our approach, we will employ the following strategies:

Research and Analysis: We will conduct in-depth research and analysis of the coding education ecosystem, industry standards, and challenges faced by graduates and employers. This research will provide insights into the feasibility and applicability of our approach.

Engage with Stakeholders: We will actively engage with coding schools, industry experts, regulatory bodies, and learners throughout the project. Collaborative efforts and feedback from stakeholders will help validate the feasibility of our approach and ensure that it meets the needs and expectations of the coding education ecosystem.

Pilot Programs and Testing: We will conduct pilot programs and testing of the governance framework and trust registry. This will involve selecting a sample of coding schools and validating the effectiveness of the framework and trust registry in real-world scenarios. Feedback from participants will be collected and analyzed to assess the feasibility and viability of our approach.

External Service Evaluation: As we plan to use existing verifiable credential issuing platforms and pay for their services, we will thoroughly evaluate and select the most suitable provider. This evaluation will involve assessing the platform's features, security measures, scalability, and compatibility with our project requirements. By selecting a reliable and reputable service provider, we ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of the verifiable credential issuing component of our project.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed breakdown of your project’s milestones and each of the main tasks or activities to reach the milestone plus the expected timeline for the delivery.

Milestone 1: MVP Development and User Feedback

Activities

• Identify the core features and functionalities required for the marketplace MVP.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback to prioritize features.
• Develop a prototype of the marketplace MVP with essential features.
• Utilize rapid prototyping techniques to quickly create mockups or interactive prototypes.
• Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to validate the prototype and iterate accordingly.

Expected Timeline: 2 months

Success Criteria:

• Finalise the list of features for the MVP based on user feedback, develop a functional MVP prototype with user-validated features and a positive user experience.

Cost

• $5000

Milestone 2: (subject to user feedback and feature prioritisation as per Lean development)

• Activities and Success Criteria: to be determined during user research (milestone 1)
• Cost: $5000

Milestone 3: (subject to user feedback and feature prioritisation as per Lean development)

• Activities and Success Criteria: to be determined during user research (milestone 2)
• $5000

Milestone 4: Beta testing, Integration, Testing, and Deployment

• Develop the backend and frontend of the marketplace based on the refined prototype.
• Integrate the marketplace with the DirectEd platform.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of the marketplace to ensure functionality and user satisfaction.
• Deploy the marketplace and make it accessible to users.
• Gather user feedback and conduct user acceptance testing.
• Collect feedback on the user experience, identify areas for improvement, and address any issues promptly.

Expected Timeline: 3 months

Success Criteria: Fully functional free-standing marketplace integrated with the DirectEd platform, meeting quality standards and user requirements. Continuously gather and address user feedback to enhance the marketplace and ensure a seamless user experience.

Budget Considerations:

Cost

• $10,000

Project Management Approach:

We will follow a Lean project management approach, emphasising iterative development, continuous feedback, and rapid iterations. The project manager will facilitate regular team meetings, prioritise tasks based on customer value, and utilise visual management tools to track progress. The Lean approach allows for flexibility and adaptability throughout the project, ensuring efficient delivery while focusing on customer needs and maximising value creation. With a total project timeline of 5 months, we will allocate approximately 2 months for MVP development and user feedback and 3 months for integration, testing, and deployment.

[CAPABILITY/ FEASIBILITY] Please describe the deliverables, outputs and intended outcomes of each milestone.

Milestone 1: MVP Development and User Feedback

Deliverables:

1. Prototype of the marketplace MVP with essential features.
2. User feedback report summarising the findings from user research and feedback sessions.

Outputs:

1. Functional MVP prototype showcasing the essential features and user interface.

Intended Outcomes:

1. Clear definition of the marketplace MVP's features and functionalities.
2. Development of a functional prototype that demonstrates the core features and user experience.
3. Validation of the prototype through user feedback and refinement based on user insights.
4. Alignment of the MVP with user needs and expectations.

Measurement of Progress:

1. Completion of the feature list document and prototype development.
2. Number of user research and feedback sessions conducted.
3. Iteration and refinement of the MVP prototype based on user feedback.

Milestone 2: (subject to user feedback and feature prioritisation as per Lean development)

• Deliverables, Outcomes and Intended Outcomes to be decided (see above)

Milestone 3: (subject to user feedback and feature prioritisation as per Lean development)

• Deliverables, Outcomes and Intended Outcomes to be decided (see above)

Milestone 4: Integration, Testing, and Deployment

Deliverables:

1. Developed backend and frontend of the marketplace.
2. Integrated marketplace with the DirectEd platform.
3. Comprehensive testing report, including test cases, test results, and bug fixes.
4. Deployed marketplace accessible to users.
5. User feedback and acceptance testing report, summarizing the feedback and acceptance results.

Outputs:

1. Fully functional marketplace with a seamless user interface and integrated features.
2. Integrated marketplace platform with the DirectEd platform.
3. Comprehensive testing report detailing the testing process, results, and bug fixes.
4. Deployed marketplace accessible to users with user feedback incorporated.

Intended Outcomes:

1. Development of a robust and functional marketplace platform.
2. Seamless integration of the marketplace with the DirectEd platform.
3. Thorough testing to ensure functionality, performance, and user satisfaction.
4. Deployment of the marketplace for users to access and utilise.
5. Incorporation of user feedback to enhance the marketplace and provide a positive user experience.

Measurement of Progress:

1. Completion of backend and frontend development.
2. Successful integration of the marketplace with the DirectEd platform.
3. Completion of comprehensive testing and resolution of identified issues.
4. Deployment of the marketplace and availability to users.
5. Collection of user feedback and acceptance testing results.

Overall, progress will be measured by the successful completion of each milestone's deliverables, including the development of core features, integration with the DirectEd platform, user feedback incorporation, and successful deployment. Regular evaluation of the deliverables and documentation, along with user feedback and testing reports, will track the project's progress and ensure that the intended outcomes are achieved.

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Staffing cost per milestone

1. Market Research: 15,000 ADA
2. Governance Framework Development: 40,000
3. Trust Registry Implementation: DA 20,000 ADA
4. External Service: 5000 ADA
5. Pilot Programs and Testing: 5000 ADA
6. Platform Integration and Launch: 30,000 ADA

Sub-total: 125,000 ADA

Marketing and Management

Project Management 30,000 ADA

Marketing/publicity/reporting: 10,000 ADA

Sub-total: 40,000 ADA

Licencing costs

• Atala PRISM, $1,400/year/school * 10 = $14,000 ~ 50,000 ADA

Sub-total: 50,000 ADA

Administration and Legal

15,000 ADA

TOTAL

240,000 ADA

[RESOURCES & VALUE FOR MONEY] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Team

Below is a selection of team members. To see the full team of volunteers and other contributors, head over here.

Simon Sällström. MPhil in Economics, University of Oxford. Founder and CEO, DirectEd Development Foundation with several open-source contributions to the Cardano ecosystem including NFT gating, wallet-connect and two general-purpose smart contract primitives. PA and vPA in Catalyst F6-F9. Chair, Cardano RealFi Consortium Spring 2023. Workstream lead, Oxford Blockchain Society. Founder, Cardano Student Hub Oxford. Speaker at NFT.NYC. 5 completed Catalyst proposals, 3 pending completion (2 for CardanOx). Most recent close-out video.

LinkedIn

Rohan Mitta. Smart Contract Lead. MAst in Pure Mathematics, University of Cambridge; MSc Foundations of Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Oxford. Plutus Pioneer 2022. Atala PRISM Pioneer 2022.

LinkedIn

Christime Karimi. Chief Examiner. Senior Tutor, Moringa School. BSc of Education from University of Nairobi. Christine has trained 200+ junior developers over the past 5 years. Full stack web developer.

LinkedIn

Edmund Ebiyenrin. Front-End. BSc in Computer Science, Federal University Makurdi, Google Student Developer Club regional lead.

LinkedIn

John Ndigirigi. Atala PRISM engineer. BSc Computer Science, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Software developer, community builder, Atala PRISM pioneer.

Socials: Linktree

Sherrie Ma. UIX design. MSc International Management, Certification in UX/UI Design, BSc in Coastal Environmental Studies, Experiences in UIX design, Business Management, and Retail and Customer Service .

LinkedIn

Ency Lu. UIX design. BFA in Studio Fine Arts Queens College…Fashion Design Parsons the new school. UIUX Springboard

LinkedIn

Advisors

Below is a selection of advisors to DirectEd. See more here.

Anne Kjær (Riechert) Bathel. Anne is CEO and co-founder ReDI School of Digital Integration, a vocational training program teaching programming and tech skills to refugees and marginalised people. She is a 2006 graduate from KaosPilot in Denmark, a hybrid of a business and a design school. Anne was recognised by Edition F as one of "25 Women" revolutionising German industry and by Handelsblatt as "Mutmacher of the Year"(2018). She was awarded Best Female Social Entrepreneur of the year in Germany 2020 and Ashoka Fellow in 2021.

LinkedIn

George Kosimbei. Dr Kosimbei is the current Chief of Party for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center, East Africa. Prior to this role, he served as the Director of Innovation Incubation and University-Industry Linkages and also Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Center at Kenyatta University. He has also served as the project manager of the Kenyatta University - University of Rwanda - Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and DAAD project on Technology Transfer and commercialization of Intellectual Property. He has extensive experience working in health economics, innovation incubation, intellectual property management and technology transfer and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).

LinkedIn

Izzat-Begum B. Rajan. Izzat-Begum combines almost 25 years of experience in tax-efficient legal structuring and large tax dispute management. She offers a unique blend of skills to handle legal, tax, and financial matters as she built her career in multinationals and consulting firms and developed a strong knowledge of impact projects and social enterprises. Since 2005, Izzat-Begum has continuously held various C-suite and Board roles both for large multinationals and start-ups. Today, she is an advisor (providing Legal and Tax oversight) sitting on boards of a wide range of companies operating in the technological space.

Website

LinkedIn

Christian Meyer. Research lead at the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Development. Affiliated with Nuffield College, the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), and the Mind & Behaviour Research Group. Before my current role at the Martin School, I was a Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellow in the Department of Economics. His current fieldwork focuses on Ethiopia.

Website

LinkedIn

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

The majority of team members will be based in Africa. Salaries will therefore be set in accordance to prevailing market rates for workers with remote (working for foreign companies) in each respective country.

We also account for the relevant years of industry experience, educational background and technical skill to estimate the salaries of team members.

Service costs are based on existing market rates.

Salaries

Manager. London, UK. $6k/month

Project Manager. Nairobi, Kenya. $1.2k/month

Atala PRISM junior developer. Nairobi, Kenya. $700/month

Front-end engineer, junior. Nairobi, Kenya. $700/month

Services

Proofspace Annual subscription. ~$1.3k

Snapbrillia Annual subscription. ~$1.3k