Wiki Indaba 2024 Conference

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Isla Haddow-Flood
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10-05
14:00
60min
Governance Models in the Africa's Wikimedia Movement
Isla Haddow-Flood

The Wikimedia movement, like the broader open movement, continues to evolve, pushing the limits of openness and transparency. Across Africa, Wikimedia has grown rapidly over the past decade, transforming from small groups of friends into user groups and nationally registered entities. These organizations navigate tensions between national legal requirements, local members' needs, global movement expectations, and funders' demands. Different models, traditional and alternative, have emerged to support their work. This roundtable will explore the structures supporting Wikimedia in Africa, discussing the chosen models, challenges faced, and potential for alternative approaches.

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