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Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:21:17 -0800
From: bnewstead(a)wikimedia.org
To: foundation-l(a)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...
Barry
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