sankarshan added a new comment to an issue you are following: `` I'd like to extend the content at https://pagure.io/ambassadors-apac/issue/294#comment-503177 and start with a "Why". Reading through the funding request and the commentary, it is not amply clear (at least to me) as to why it is more pertinent to use a regional budget to meet this request.
A somewhat layman's comprehension of a regional budget would indicate that it is intended to create a significant and measurable impact for the region itself. In recent years, I have not seen results of usage of budget in activities (other than event travel logistics) which are planned from the perspective of any medium-to-long term gains for The Fedora Project in the region. This is not a topic that is unique to the project, but rather, it seems to be a concern in this region. There have been sporadic reports of release parties and a number of events which happen - but none of them are built across a narrative which can allow a project member to gauge the benefits to the project or, gains to the project. There are several axes of measurements including new contributors and contribution (in which a strong regional Diversity initiative would play a very significant role). It might be useful to arrive at a decision on this funding request if a reasonably clear line is drawn from the impact of this talk (and, travel) to the benefits gained by the community in APAC.
The abstract of the talk, as posted in the funding request, seems to indicate that the focus and intent of the talk is similar to one at http://opensourcebridge.org/proposals/2050 If there have been structural changes and initiatives which have resulted in better community experience within the APAC region, it would be worthwhile to post that to this on going conversation. ``
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