Updates: Monitoring The Hive Borehole Projects: Ensuring Long Term Sustainability
A number of projects financed by the Hive ecosystem have come to light after the Hive empowers communities project was launched eight months ago. The primary motivation behind these projects, which are aiding numerous people in Ghana, has been to empower communities with Hive and expose them to the potential of the Hive blockchain.
While we reaching out to communities and providing them with potable water through the Hive mechanised boreholes, we were very concerned with putting safeguards in place to ensure the project's long-term viability.
This was a key issue for many Hivers as well, and they emphasised the need for measures to be put in place to guarantee that the projects are effectively maintained. During the launch of the first project I noted a comment from , who emphasised the importance of taking action to ensure that the project is properly maintained.
This is a real nice initiative and will go a long way to build good public image of the Hive Blockchain and increase its potential for growth. A charitable organization built from the Blockchain is a really nice and welcome idea. It is a really pleasing sight to see that the Hive Blockchain is branching outside our smartphones, computers and servers to touching lives of real people who may even know little or nothing about Hive. The main problem with charity is that most projects may go on poorly maintained an oversaw since most projects will be community-based. So, are there systems being put in place to ensure that these projects enjoy more than just a launch event, but enjoy durability and sustainability. What efforts at community mobilization and advocacy was put in place? Where efforts at community diagnosis put in place to really identify the community's need and develop a project to meet the identified needs . These are few checks and balances to ensure that funds go into good charitable use, and not just charitable use.@zestimony67
I believe others have had similar thoughts and concerns, which is why we (@mcsamm and @collinz) always try to keep the Hive community updated on every step we take while working on any Hive project in order to gather information, excellent ideas, and recommendations. Comments like the ones captured above were really helpful in ensuring that we always took the best course of action when working on the Hive empower communities projects.
Monitoring the Hive Projects
It is a fact that when there is inadequate supervision or monitoring, many charitable projects, particularly those that are community-based, are sometimes not well kept up.
This is why we made an effort to engage community leaders in each place where the Hive project was implemented. We explained to them in every meeting we had that while the project is open for community usage, it will also be supervised by the Hive team in Ghana, who will make periodic visits to assess the project's state.
If any repairs or maintenance are required, those in charge will be given the responsibility to complete them. Our supervision team will make sure the facility is fully operational. To make sure that each of the five boreholes is in good condition, we have set aside this month to conduct monitoring exercises.
We share an update on the second borehole project that was built in Agona-Bedomase. When the team arrived at the location, the borehole was already in use, and several locals were getting water for the team's usage. Indeed, it is impressive to observe how much water is pumped out each day to serve the Agona town.
When our team had the chance to speak with the community leaders in charge of the facility upkeep, they revealed that the water is free for everyone, the community leaders and members had decided that anyone who came to get water would support with a small amount. With this amount, the community had been able to cover the cost of the electricity used to pump the water as well as any necessary maintenance.
Their only concern was the rain's tendency to splatter muddy water on the tiled walls. In order to prevent these splashes from damaging the tiles, they are working on constructing pavement around the water stand. I believe they are doing good in keeping the water facility and for their intentions to continue keeping it in good condition going forward.
We realised that our efforts hadn't been in vain after seeing all of these, and we'll keep checking on the other projects to make sure they're in good condition so they can last longer. Our goal has always been to leave a lasting impression of Hive in every community where we have launched the Hive boreholes, thus follow-up and monitoring have also grown to be an important aspect of the project. Thanks to the Hive team (@awuahbenjamin @depressedfuckup @rubilu,@jimah1k,@yahuzah,@nattybongo for their efforts towards this work). These projects were all made feasible via @valueplan.
