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VSA - AGM

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Robert Tolksdorf, Anna Wertlen, Ron Wertlen, Jan Baekelandt, Amanda MacPhail, Christoph FlŸgge, Judith FlŸgge, Sabine und Heinrich Wiekenberg, 

27/06/2010 11am

Anna welcomed all.

Annas presentation (see http://www.dorfschreiber.org/en/Communication_files/VSA_projects.ppt.pdf).

Alexander explained in an abstract manner how mobile money needs a trusted instance, and that perhaps in Africa such trusted contact may be able to be secured through human interaction.

Anna presented awareNet, projects, profiles, etc. The idea that it is a walled garden, and that all information on the network is available to others in the network as well as security issues for the children on the system.

Ron presented the recent successes of awareNet. A discussion about the effectiveness of ICTs to improve quality of life and effectiveness for instance of grant delivery was 

The budget was discussed. There are still EUR 700 in the bank account and they will be used for Thozi's salary. Income in the last period was used for foundation of the association and Thozi's salary. The use of the association's income and the budget for the following period were approved.

Ron thanked everyone for attending, in particular, those arriving from far and Robert for the impecable venue and catering.