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The approach to expenditure on this project is to ''keep the money in'' All decisions we have taken towards the financial and budgetry aspect of our project are shaped to ensure that funds are secure, and optimized for the success of our project and company. As much as this budget and financial considerations for this project is minimalist and value driven, the welfare of our staff and collaborators is dear to us and we have ensured is also up to acceptable standards in our locality. Every quote here is strategic and mindfully tailored for the highest projection of success in 18 months
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MyCom believes in equal access to opportunities regardless of race, size, or background. Hence, we will be working with people from different socio-economic, educational and community backgrounds. The project will build a gap between foreigners and the African market, and between Africans and the global development.
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We will create a Discord server for early adaptors for testing, feedback and research purposes. We would like to encourage them with little incentives and this has been included in the budget. The African Wikimedia communities will contribute to promote the adoption of MyCom in Stage 1. We will be online (social media etc) advertising and promotion which Wikimedia communities will be an inalienable part of.
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The staff would be placed on a monthly stipend which will help them in the pursuit of the success of the project. The staff include the project lead, head of finance, product designer and the programming lead. The Project Lead is saddled with the responsibilities of co-ordinating the progress of the project and the direction of the project's completion. The Head of FInance manages the expenses that go into the funding and execution of the project. They also works with financial advisor and fiscal sponsor to co-ordinate and check the management of funds for the duration of the project. The Product Designer is in control of the development of the app and handles the representation of the project. The Programming Lead is charged with the management of the right software for an engaging game product and works with other engineers to fine tune the project. The core staff work full-time while the interns work on contract based agreements. The average pay for these jobs in N150,000 monthly and this is equivalent to $250.
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The team would need to purchase laptops, routers and other various equipments in order to ensure the smooth and uncomplicated completion of the project. These equipments would allow for easy communication between the staff and ensure the effectriveness of their duties. After its completion, the equipments will be used to oversee the use of the language data in a way that benefits Wikipedia communities and the world as a whole.
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Use can use this reference list of expense categories and items
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Personnel related expensesAdministrativeGrants and contributionsEquipment & MaterialsServicesTravel & EventsCommunicationsLearning EvaluationIn kind services or goodsOther
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Project coordinator (lead)Bank feesGrants (ie. for third parties)IT equipmentInternet/ Data Access Venue rentalSocial media costsConsultants for learning and evaluationEquipment
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Other staffOffice space & FacilitiesOffice equipment & furnishingsAwards and prizesTravel & transportation for staffDesign & video production Communicational pieces to communicate results (video, articles, blog)Professional services
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