# Nathaniel Dwamena - Cardano Civics

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Cardano Civics Committee Criteria:

* Experience in Civic engagement, within or outside of the Cardano ecosystem.
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<summary>Candidates Full Name</summary>

Nathaniel Dwamena

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<summary>Are you currently part of the committee they are applying for?</summary>

No

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<summary>Is there a particular role within the committee that you are interested in, if so which and why? (if applicable)</summary>

Research and legal expertise to coordinate community to understand various subject matter relating to governance

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<summary>What is your experiences within Intersect and Cardano?</summary>

I am an active member with Cardano Project catalyst and part of a team that undertaking activities to create DRep awareness in Ghana. Have been a speaker at Cardano governance event in Ghana and onboard individuals to become individual founding member of intersect. I also have legal background and understanding of liquid democracy through blockchain technology.

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<summary>What are your pledges and plans should you be elected?</summary>

make the impact of governance action understandable to community to foster growth and development.

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<summary>Why should the community vote for you?</summary>

This is because I have the ability and knowledge to provide support to constitutional committee to make governance more participatory within the Cardano community.

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<summary>Do you have any other Cardano affiliations or possible conflicts of interests, including you as an individual or an enterprise you are associated with?</summary>

I am community lead for Ubuntu Origin Labs in Ghana and Hub lead for WADA. I am also part of DrepChain team in Ghana.

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<summary>Are you currently in receipt of or previously received any Intersect or Cardano funding or grant?</summary>

Yes in previous Cardano Project Catalyst funding particularly in fund 8. Currently, I am not receiving any funding from intersect and Cardano.

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