Indeed, you should worry.
From my perspective here in Ghana, i don't think we
have done much, except
for Edit Ghana (Felix can say more about that), which I
witnessed as
successful. Aside that, nothing huge has happened, not factoring in the
Wiki Loves Africa event, which was a continental wide event.
But, I must say, the group in Ghana will be up and running with a couple of
projects soon, and be more active.
I think for what the team at here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2014/Day_3/Team_2_Wik…
discussed, the group in Ghana might not be far from reaching those targets
too.
And of course, hitting these targets take time. If these targets'
fulfillment is the threshold for initiating discussion for subsequent Wiki
Indabas, then I guess Wiki Indaba might have to wait a bit, assuming Ghana
is only the factor involved.
thanks
On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 3:44 AM, bobby shabangu <bobbyshabangu(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
Hi Rex,
I think I can give you a concrete and succinct answer especially regarding
the hosting of the next WikiIndaba after we have satisfied ourselves with
the following goals really:
- Establish a sustainable dialogue with collaborators in Wikimedia
Chapters, the Wikimedia Foundation and the international communities to
frame the issue of community activation and corporate governance in the
context of Africa.
- We aim to build a shared understanding of what it means to be a
volunteer in Africa and why it is important.
- Connect, multiply and create successful initiatives for increasing
community activation and support within regions.
- We aim to turn ideas into action.
As much as I'm also thinking about the next Indaba but for now my biggest
concern are the conversations that took place on the links below. How far
am I as a board director of WMZA into achieving them. How can I hasten or
fast track them to being realized. How can I stimulate a more engaging and
action orientated conversion with my fellow African and WikiIndaba
colleagues.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2014/Day_3/Team_1_Wik…
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2014/Day_3/Team_2_Wik…
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2014/Day_3/Team_3_Wik…
After all this I can have an in-depth discussion on organising the next
Indaba knowing that there's a positive report regarding all these issue.
This is my constant worry really.
Regards,
Bobby Shabangu
On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 5:17 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com
wrote:
Okay. That sounds like a good idea.
So that translates to 2016 then, right?
When will discussions relating to where it'll or should be hosted and or
other arrangements going to start? Or such discussions are already ongoing?
I don't know if the answers to the above questions are in the report. I
couldn't go through the pages.
Rexford
khophi.co
On Apr 15, 2015 2:57 AM, "bobby shabangu" <bobbyshabangu(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
Hi Rex,
A grievous mistake from me. And my sincere apologies for not coming back
to inform you about this in time. I thought this was one of the things we
would be discussing on the African meetup sessions.
After the Indaba we (WMZA) had a meeting to look at what we have learned
from organizing the Indaba, what can be improved in organizing the next one
(be it in SA or any other African country that might want to organize it in
the future) and if we have achieved our purpose as a chapter. And one of
the things that came out was that the work was massive to be achieved in 1
year, so looking at the experience we had, we saw that for achieving the
goals we set out to do plus organising another conference 2 years would be
adequate.
Regards,
Bobby Shabangu
On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 11:48 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Great to hear the updates.
I read:
"We took a decision that we will be having an Indaba after every 2
years."
Am I part of the 'We' in this statement? Or there's a committee
responsible for determining how frequent the Indaba happens?
thanks
On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, bobby shabangu <bobbyshabangu(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hi Felix and Rex,
>
> My apologies for not coming back to you in time Felix. And thanks for
> bringing this up Rex.
>
> We took a decision that we will be having an Indaba after every 2
> years. As you may agree with me that In order to move forward we need to
> address the issues raised at the Indaba, So as much as we are all busy but
> the 24 months will give us ample time to address the proposals and
> recommendations taken at the Indaba.
>
> Otherwise as Theresa has pointed out let's meet at the African meetup
> in Berlin and discuss this further. And those who are going to Mexico let's
> meet there as well.
>
> Regards,
> Bobby Shabangu
>
> My man Bobby promised to get back on that question when i asked so i
> am patiently waiting.
>
> Will be glad to hear something on that soon!
>
> Thanks
> My man Bobby promised to get back on that question when i asked so i
> am patiently waiting.
>
> Will be glad to hear something on that soon!
>
>
> Thanks
>
> On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 5:20 PM, Nkansah Rexford <
> nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I wish to ask about wiki indaba. Any timeline of when the next event
>> is happening?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Rexford
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