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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:21:17 -0800 From: bnewstead@wikimedia.org To: foundation-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Foundation-l] Fwd: Wikimedia India Program Trust
On the funding issue...this is a bit of a red herring. As of now, there is sufficient funds available to the chapter to build its organizational capacity and execute on the plans that it has laid out. We are working hard to overcome regulatory issues to the flow of funds that would provide more resources over time to support work of the chapter, the Trust and other groups in the community. The true focus of both the chapter, Trust and other interested community groups should be on building the capacity to do effective work that advances the mission. Money is not the limiting factor though Indian regulations to create some short term hassles)...it's ideas and capacity to get things done. That's what we all need to work on and do so, in good faith, with a shared commitment to the Wikimedia mission.
From WCI experience. Its not just regulations, its more than that. Iv had trouble getting funding where the route is clear - and the trouble roots with a particular bank that the foundation used, which I dont care to mention on a public list. Believe you me, these guys were playing around to their benefit at our cost, something which I find totally unacceptable.
Look forward to joining all of our Indian colleagues at the Wikiconference India next week...and to continuing to work to achieve our shared vision in India...
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