# Let's focus the Dev Fund discussion on outcomes

**URL:** <https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/lets-focus-the-dev-fund-discussion-on-outcomes/45627>\
**Category:** Governance\
**Created:** [September 13, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/lets-focus-the-dev-fund-discussion-on-outcomes/45627 "2023-09-13T19:49:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![GGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gguy/32/19036_2.png) [@GGuy](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/GGuy)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/lets-focus-the-dev-fund-discussion-on-outcomes/45627/4 "2023-09-13T23:05:35Z")

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> [@earthrise](#):
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> “Organizations intending to a receive a future Dev Fund allocation should first put forward a roadmap, justified by arguments, including at minimum a product development plan, a marketing plan, and metrics for success, and which allows some leeway to adapt to challenges and market conditions, that is subject to community feedback prior to receiving funding.”

💯. I’d like to make this a MUST to receive funding. I’ve notice in my proposal I have “or” which probably isn’t strict enough. Also probably need some more concrete wording on what constitutes a detailed business plan. Any idea on wording @earthrise?

> [@Establishing a Zenate for ZIP Governance and Managing ZCAP](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/establishing-a-zenate-for-zip-governance-and-managing-zcap/45609/7):
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> Actions, decisions, or modifications to ZIPs, particularly concerning the distribution of the development fund, MUST be grounded on clear objectives or detailed business plans.

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