Map-athon by PDRF to be hosted by HSBC

[govvin]

Currently discussing possible map-athon event next month with PDRF+HSBC over email. Will invite coordinators to this board after we've firmed up on event objectives.

Current agenda:

• [ ] outstanding report from first engagement
• [x] initial proposal
• [ ] event objectives
• [ ] date, venue
• [ ] staffing
• [ ] training/orientation of new batch of mappers from HSBC and Pitogo(?)
• [ ] mapping MSMEs in Pitogo using FieldPapers and attributes from internal database
• [ ] identify feasible projects for remote mapping by beginners (participants from first HSBC workshop). Recommend adoption of: http://tasks.hotosm.org/project/1458

[govvin]

Prepare program proposal

[seav]

Did PDRF/HSBC approach us again?

[govvin]

Not exactly, @seav. I had a chance encounter with someone from PDRF, and they mentioned HSBC is inquiring about what's next for them after the first engagement. I pitched for a map-athon, and they're keen on helping organize one with/for HSBC.

I mentioned the chance meeting here.