Funds Distribution Comittee (FDC) Advisory Group (AG) teleconference of
11 July 2013
The group met to review the FDC process to date; the FDC AG members
present were Richard, Osmar, Pavel, Kathy, Jan-Bart. Wikimedia
Foundation (WMF) FDC staff present were Katy, Winifred, Anasuya. An
etherpad summary of the discussion is at [1].
The FDC Year 1 Process Review, 2012-13 [2] formed the basis of the
discussion and the group felt the survey covered the current state of
the FDC effort correctly. There was universal agreement regarding
communication between applicants and foundation staff - that this is the
most challenging aspect of the relationship; new and inexperienced
entities have a difficult time meeting the requirements and
communication is the solution. Steering smaller (possibly less mature)
entities to simpler grant possibilities may be part of the solution.
The group agreed we were making good progress using the 'framework' [3].
The 2014 review scheduled for March will be delayed to May to better
fit the FDC staff workload.
1.
http://etherpad.wikimedia.org/bUK9d3SRUd
2.
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Feedback_and_continuous_improveme…
3.
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Funds_Dissemination_Committee/Framework_for_…