It stands to reason that Development work improves our ability to function long-term by allowing us to create the infrastructure we need. We can operate more efficiently and broaden our talent pool, adding to our capacity. <br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 4:14 AM, Fran Boon <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:francisboon@gmail.com">francisboon@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
<div class="im">On 25 September 2011 06:37, Kate Chapman <<a href="mailto:kate@maploser.com">kate@maploser.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Sometimes other projects are suggested more in the realm of<br>
> development projects. I don't think there is an argument that having<br>
> better maps in developing areas can help people, but is this within<br>
> the scope of HOT? Is it within the realm of what HOT wants to do or<br>
> is that "mission creep"?<br>
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</div>+1 from me for HOT being about Long-term Development projects as well<br>
as Emergency work.<br>
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Fran.<br>
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