Now, the Fund Raising for the year 2011 is being translated & the banners are being created in full fast (in Meta-Wiki).
As, India has larger amount of WP (+ Any Wikimedia projects), it will be nice if the Donation landing page has Indian Rupee as a transaction currency.
http://translatewiki.net/wiki/Special:Translate/ext-di-di
As of now, there are only Foreign currencies which are not very common name to Indians. (Except some)
So, please request the Foundation through the Chapter.
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On 20 August 2011 17:23, Surya Prakash suryasalem2010@gmail.com wrote:
As of now, there are only Foreign currencies which are not very common name to Indians. (Except some)
I think the problem has to do with the convertibility of the Indian rupee, Surya. However, in the next year there may very well be solutions to this problem.
Thank you.
Best,
Gautam ________ http://blog.prathambooks.org/p/social-media.html
Hoi, The software for the fundraiser is translated at translatewiki.net .... The statistics for the fundraiser software can be found here [1]. For a complete localised experience, these two extensions do need localisation
The way I understand it is that the inclusion of a currency is part of the cooperation with a chapter to prepare for a fundraiser. As India does have its chapter and as the WMF itself is so much involved, the Rupee is likely to be supported. Thanks, GerardM
[1] http://translatewiki.net/wiki/Extension_localisation_statistics
On 20 August 2011 13:53, Surya Prakash suryasalem2010@gmail.com wrote:
Now, the Fund Raising for the year 2011 is being translated & the banners are being created in full fast (in Meta-Wiki).
As, India has larger amount of WP (+ Any Wikimedia projects), it will be nice if the Donation landing page has Indian Rupee as a transaction currency.
http://translatewiki.net/wiki/Special:Translate/ext-di-di
As of now, there are only Foreign currencies which are not very common name to Indians. (Except some)
So, please request the Foundation through the Chapter.
*These are my own comments*
*$U®¥∩* http://goo.gl/RoMyo.com http://FirefoxSurya.blogspot.com http://about.me/suryaceg
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On 20 August 2011 17:56, Gerard Meijssen gerard.meijssen@gmail.com wrote:
The way I understand it is that the inclusion of a currency is part of the cooperation with a chapter to prepare for a fundraiser. As India does have its chapter and as the WMF itself is so much involved, the Rupee is likely to be supported.
It's likely to be more than just that, Gerard. Convertibility of the currency and local foreign exchange, tax and other laws will regulate this process too.
Thank you.
Best,
Gautam ________ http://blog.prathambooks.org/p/social-media.html
Hoi, Given that much effort is going into India at this time anyway, I can imagine that ALL the money can remain in India at this stage in order to really execute all the projects and programs envisioned. Being able to donate in the local currency is a powerful incentive to give (over having to donate in a foreign currency). Thanks, GerardM
On 20 August 2011 14:28, Gautam John gautam@prathambooks.org wrote:
On 20 August 2011 17:56, Gerard Meijssen gerard.meijssen@gmail.com wrote:
The way I understand it is that the inclusion of a currency is part of
the
cooperation with a chapter to prepare for a fundraiser. As India does
have
its chapter and as the WMF itself is so much involved, the Rupee is
likely
to be supported.
It's likely to be more than just that, Gerard. Convertibility of the currency and local foreign exchange, tax and other laws will regulate this process too.
Thank you.
Best,
Gautam ________ http://blog.prathambooks.org/p/social-media.html
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On Sat, Aug 20, 2011 at 17:58, Gautam John gautam@prathambooks.org wrote:
On 20 August 2011 17:56, Gerard Meijssen gerard.meijssen@gmail.com wrote:
The way I understand it is that the inclusion of a currency is part of
the
cooperation with a chapter to prepare for a fundraiser. As India does
have
its chapter and as the WMF itself is so much involved, the Rupee is
likely
to be supported.
It's likely to be more than just that, Gerard. Convertibility of the currency and local foreign exchange, tax and other laws will regulate this process too.
Much more than that i suppose, the process of formal agreement for FY 11-12 started on May 1,2011. Even if we finalize the financial logistics, agreements must be mutually agreed by Chapter and Foundation and in line with both local laws.I think its too much of work to do in too short time, But then if we are going to enter 12-13 agreement, we need to pull up the socks soon after the conference gets over otherwise we will miss May 1,2012 as well, given the governmental support the chapter had so far here.
On 20 August 2011 17:56, Gerard Meijssen gerard.meijssen@gmail.com wrote:
Given that much effort is going into India at this time anyway, I can imagine that ALL the money can remain in India at this stage in order to really execute all the projects and programs envisioned. Being able to donate in the local currency is a powerful incentive to give (over having to donate in a foreign currency).
Chapter needs to investigate the legal hurdles involved in it. I dont know how Hisham's office is spending since "legally" there is no office yet, the folks are still consultants and by extension there wont be any bank accounts I guess. Leaving too much money with Chapter without plans might not be a good idea,will stop the availability of funds for other initiatives of WMF. Also Chapter doesnt have a staff, so they cant do too much of a job.
On 20 August 2011 18:09, Srikanth Lakshmanan srik.lak@gmail.com wrote:
But then if we are going to enter 12-13 agreement, we need to pull up the socks soon after the conference gets over otherwise we will miss May 1,2012 as well, given the governmental support the chapter had so far here.
=) Agreed and we are working on steps that will hopefully ensure we can.
Thank you.
Best,
Gautam ________ http://blog.prathambooks.org/p/social-media.html
We are working towards a solution to this and will provide an update as soon as things become clearer. I'm marking Patricia who's leading this, fyi.
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On Aug 20, 2011, at 5:23 PM, Surya Prakash wrote:
Now, the Fund Raising for the year 2011 is being translated & the banners are being created in full fast (in Meta-Wiki).
As, India has larger amount of WP (+ Any Wikimedia projects), it will be nice if the Donation landing page has Indian Rupee as a transaction currency.
http://translatewiki.net/wiki/Special:Translate/ext-di-di
As of now, there are only Foreign currencies which are not very common name to Indians. (Except some)
So, please request the Foundation through the Chapter.
*These are my own comments*
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