Testbed 2 – Online Briefing – 10/09/2024

10 September 2024 10:00 – 12:00 UK / 11:00 – 13:00 SAST/CAT

The aim of this meeting is to brief the whole project team on the latest plans for the King-size testbed.
As there is less than a month until we begin, it is very important that we bring everyone onboard and also get feedback.

Schedule

10:00UK / 11:00 SAST/CAT – 10 mins

Introduction
Doug Parker

10:10 / 11:10 – 20 mins

King Size Testbed format and plans
Simon Ageet

10:30 / 11:30 – 15 mins

Community Engagement
Mozambique (5 min)
South Africa (5 min)
Zambia (5 min)
Katharine, Willem, Miriam, Gilda

10:45 / 11:45 – 15 mins

Communication
Collette, Oupa

11:00 / 12:00 – 15 mins

Logistics
Nico, Jabulani

11:!5 / 12:15 – 15 mins

Country perspectives/preparedness
Mozambique – Junior
South Africa – Nico
Zambia – Micah

5 mins each

11:30 / 12:30 – 30 mins

Discussion

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