WikiIndaba 2023/Submissions/Advancing open knowledge in Africa through partnerships

Indaba 2023 Logo ID : Advancing open knowledge in Africa through partnerships
Author(s): Rudolph Ampofo (WMF) Username(s): Rudolph Ampofo (WMF) Type of submission: Workshop
Affiliation: Wikimedia Foundation Theme(s): Community Engagement; Partnerships
Abstract:

The "Advancing open knowledge in Africa through partnerships" session is an engaging discussion on partnerships within the Africa Wikimedia community at WikiIndaba. Partnerships are a crucial component of maintaining the sustained growth of the African Wikimedia movement, its efforts and contributions to advancing knowledge equity globally.

Africa promises great potential for mutually beneficial partnerships with mission-aligned organizations to help improve access to knowledge about Africa's growth, development and culture. There is also much potential to grow African language Wikipedias through strategic partnerships.

Level of advancement: Medium
Special requirements: None
Extra information: Etherpad
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?

This session will provide participants of WikiIndaba with updates on ongoing partnerships in the region and explore potential local and regional partnerships. The session will have an interactive component to hear from you - the African Wikimedia Community - on the most impactful partnerships in your country or context.

Please join us for what will surely be an engaging and productive session on partnerships for advancing knowledge equity in Africa! We look forward to connecting with you.


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