Action Research for OpenGov

[stojanov-igor]

Project Abstract

The proposed research project aims to conduct action research on OpenGov systems, particularly focusing on mechanisms of decentralized governance, participatory decision-making, and the application of governance frameworks within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. The objective is to assess the effectiveness of these systems and provide actionable insights to improve the governance processes.

This is a response to the following request for proposal: https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/RFPs/action_research_opengov

Grant level

• Level 1: Up to $10,000, 2 approvals
• Level 2: Up to $30,000, 3 approvals
• Level 3: Unlimited, 5 approvals (for >$100k: Web3 Foundation Council approval)

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[Noc2]

Thanks for the application. Have you considered applying for treasury funding instead? Ideally something like this is funded via the treasury directly.

[stojanov-igor]

Hi @Noc2 ,

We have not considered applying for treasury funds on OpenGov. The RFP was listed in your grants program so we are responding to that request.

Please let us know if the Request is no longer valid and if we should apply via OpenGov.

Many thanks

[PieWol]

Hey @stojanov-igor ,
the RFPs are still valid. The RFPs that we list are things we generally want to see being worked on in the Polkadot ecosystem. This doesn't mean that those RFPs are restricting the work to be done in the scope of the Grants Program. Instead, as David said, we even prefer it if work on these topics can be funded by the treasury. We would appreciate it if you could try to do so and construct a treasury proposal for your project. We hope that the RFP is helpful to you in trying to convince the treasury.

[stojanov-igor]

Thank you both for your feedback.

I have posted the proposal to OpenGov. You can find it here

If you have any further feedback, please share it with us. Many thanks

[stojanov-igor]

Hi @semuelle, @Noc2

Our proposal on OpenGov is currently in vote with firm opposition toward conducting this research. (229 Nays vs 4 Ayes). You can review the details here: https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1180

Since both the W3F and OpenGov are not interested in the project, I suggest that you remove the request for proposals. (RFP). I saw that other organizations are also responding to the request with very little success.

It doesn't make sense to have an open RFP if nobody is interested in funding the proposals. Thanks

[PieWol]

Hey @stojanov-igor , thank you for the feedback. With OpenGov not willing to put funding towards this we should really think about removing the RFP. I agree. Sorry to hear that your efforts weren't rewarded. Best wishes.