Coalition Structure
How the Asia-Africa Cardano Coalition is organised.
Governance Structure
1. Coalition Assembly
- Open to all Cardano community members from Asia and Africa.
- Monthly online town halls to encourage participation, address local needs, gather feedback, promote dialogue, networking, education, and participation.
2. Operational Council
- Composed of 14 members (7 from Asia, 7 from Africa), ensuring equitable continental representation.
- Members serve 1-year terms, with the seats rotating annually to ensure continuity and fresh perspectives.
- Chair & Vice Chair rotates annually between continents with consensus.
3. Strategic Advisory Council
- Permanent non-voting body of 5 respected community members.
- Provides consistent guidance, historical perspective, and stability.
- Advisors serve indefinite terms but can step down voluntarily.
4. Activation Circles
Formed by the Assembly and the Strategic Council to address specific focus areas:
Education & Outreach
Ensures materials are accessible (in multiple local languages) and simplified.
Technical Support & Mentorship
Provides a safe space and practical guidance for newcomers.
Representation & Governance
Focuses on presenting collective regional viewpoints to the broader Cardano governance.
Operational Principles
Decision-making
- Operates on consensus-building principles: decisions taken ideally by consensus through open discussions but require at least 65% majority vote from the Strategic Council if consensus is unreachable.
- For significant decisions, online polls or sentiment checks conducted transparently and inclusively.
Rotation & Succession
- Transparent nominations and open elections by consensus via the Assembly.
- Encourages rotation of roles to promote broader experience and prevent centralization.
Inclusivity Practices
Open Feedback
Regular town halls for open feedback and continuous improvement.
Welcome Newcomers
Actively welcome newcomers with introductory events, simplified documentation, and friendly guidance.
Digital Platform
Digital platform (e.g. Telegram, Zoom or moderated forum) suitable for low bandwidth and diverse time zones, to facilitate ongoing respectful conversations.
Connections & Collaborations
Gateway to Cardano
Serve as an approachable "gateway" to broader Cardano entities (like Intersect, Catalyst, DReps, SPOs).
Facilitate Growth
Facilitate direct connections, mentorship, and learning opportunities within and beyond the coalition.
Hybrid Governance Influence
Combines traditional communal governance with modern decentralized digital governance.
Encourages Shared Values:
Mutual respect
Creating a culture of mutual respect and dignity among all participants.
Community-first approach
Prioritizing collective benefits over individual interests.
Collective wisdom
Leveraging diverse perspectives for better decision-making.
Participation in Global Governance
- Acts as a representative advisory pool for global Cardano decisions.
- Delegates selected from the Coalition Assembly & Strategic Council based on expertise, experience, and community trust and merit.