A. Research Trip and Data Collection: Funds allocated here will cover all activities involved in conducting comprehensive field research in the Gwembe Valley. This includes gathering in-depth data on the provenance of artifacts and assessing the current state of community infrastructure and services. This phase is crucial for tailoring our technological solution to meet specific local needs effectively.
B. Community Onboarding and Technology Setup: Budget for this milestone focuses on the technical setup required to integrate community members into our platform. This involves establishing secure digital wallets and a multi-signature escrow system to manage community funds transparently. Onboarding also includes educational initiatives to ensure community members are well-equipped to use our technology.
C. Platform Development and Integration: These funds are directed towards the development and integration of the insights gathered from the research phase into our platform. This includes refining the platform’s functionality to ensure it meets the specific requirements of the Gwembe Valley project and implementing features necessary for the voting and allocation mechanics discussed in the project proposal.
D. Monitoring and Evaluation: Post-fund allocation, this portion of the budget supports ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities. It ensures that the deployed funds are used as intended and that the project’s impact on the community’s SDGs is tracked and reported. This phase is vital for assessing the effectiveness of the pilot and preparing for potential scaling.
