The figures aren't encouraging. I agree Rexford | khophi.co On Jun 16, 2015 11:17 AM, "Felix Nartey" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Rex don't get the figures wrong, it's just 3 and not 4. > > Dumi is going on the ticket of the FDC. Plus I agree, the numbers are not > encouraging for Africa. I don't think our number even constitutes 2% of the > total scholarships given and I hope this is looked into for future purposes. > On Jun 16, 2015 11:05 AM, "Nkansah Rexford" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I think Habib said he did get a scholarship. That makes it four from >> Africa. >> >> Rexford | khophi.co >> On Jun 16, 2015 11:03 AM, "Isla at the Africa Centre" < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Basically, as far as I see Florence’s proposal, its about either the >>> wikipedia work within Africa is not visible at all (because none of us are >>> there), or that people can see that we exist and what we have achieved over >>> the last year - even if it is in leaflets that are left on an unmanned >>> table. >>> >>> Essentially, we were just not invited. I didn’t get a scholarship >>> either. The only ones I know who did are Douglas and Bobby, and Dumi as he >>> is on the FDC committee - perhaps Habib did? Nobody else managed. 2 or 3 >>> people from Africa doesn’t seem like even 5% of the scholarships to me, but >>> I could be wrong. >>> >>> >>> On 16 Jun 2015, at 12:57 PM, Felix Nartey <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Not like that but rather a unified or collective effort towards >>> showcasing what each country has got in representing Africa. >>> >>> Felix >>> On Jun 16, 2015 10:32 AM, "Nkansah Rexford" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> That will mean representatives from each country at the Africa space >>>> will take turns in manning the space? >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, Felix Nartey <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi All, >>>>> >>>>> I am in support of Florence's suggestion especially in this case where >>>>> there isn't enough representation from Africa. >>>>> >>>>> It won't make sense if only Bobby reserves a space for Wikimedia ZA or >>>>> Habib for Tunisia Use group at the community village. Even if they decide >>>>> to, that means they will hardly enjoy the conference since most of their >>>>> time will be spent under their space and more especially when they are >>>>> just >>>>> one each representing their respective countries. >>>>> >>>>> I am saddened to say that Africa will be highly underrepresented at >>>>> this year's Wikimania. I hope this doesn't repeat in subsequent years. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Felix >>>>> On Jun 16, 2015 8:32 AM, "Florence Devouard" <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Rex >>>>>> >>>>>> The main reason why I was suggesting a collective table is that I am >>>>>> NOT sure there will be participants from many countries. >>>>>> As hinted by Raphael, there will be no one from Ghana. Will they be >>>>>> anyone from Ivory Coast ? From Uganda ? From Ethiopia ? Even from South >>>>>> Africa ? etc. >>>>>> The other thing is that even if there ONE person (or even 2) from a >>>>>> country... it is unlikely that he will manage the table all by himself >>>>>> during three days. He better enjoy moving around and benefit from all >>>>>> what >>>>>> Wikimania can offer. >>>>>> >>>>>> It may be that Tunisia has enough participants to be able to manage a >>>>>> table. It may be that they will be the only ones. I do not know if they >>>>>> asked for a table. >>>>>> >>>>>> Well, a collective table would have the following benefits >>>>>> * team work, getting to know each other better >>>>>> * showing the other wikimedians what is being done in Africa. >>>>>> * showing them as well that Africa still need way more >>>>>> representation... >>>>>> * insure a little presence even from missing countries >>>>>> >>>>>> And yeah... I am also thinking that in case we have a table and in >>>>>> case it has no volunteer managing the table during most of Wikimania, it >>>>>> somehow also carries a strong message. >>>>>> "African wikimedians do exist but they are not here" >>>>>> >>>>>> Ant >>>>>> >>>>>> Le 16/06/15 01:25, Nkansah Rexford a écrit : >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Florence, >>>>>> >>>>>> I have no idea who is coming from Ghana to Wikimania this year >>>>>> (perhaps someone will, yet isn't within our community that we know). As >>>>>> at >>>>>> now, no one confirmed from our end here concerning attending wikimania >>>>>> >>>>>> During Wikimania London, I remember there was not an explicitly >>>>>> assigned collective space for African teams, but the African teams were >>>>>> in >>>>>> close proximity, in fact, in a sequential order. The teams weren't under >>>>>> the 'Africa' collective name, but it was easy finding where the African >>>>>> teams were located. >>>>>> >>>>>> The sequence was ZA, Ghana, and Tunisia: >>>>>> >>>>>> https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village#Map_of_the_Community_Village >>>>>> >>>>>> How about instead of requesting for a collective space 'for >>>>>> Africa', maybe during the placing and arrangement of African teams in the >>>>>> community village structure, African teams are placed in sequence? ex. >>>>>> say, >>>>>> Ghana - Table 1, Tunisia - Table 2, ZA - Table 3, then other communities >>>>>> follow, so with a stop at Table - 1, it easier spotting subsequent >>>>>> African >>>>>> countries, just like it was arranged for London? >>>>>> >>>>>> rex >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, June 15, 2015, Florence Devouard <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Eh ! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You have been very silent on this topic my friends :) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> No feedback at all ? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ant >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Le 11/06/15 12:54, Florence Devouard a écrit : >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello everyone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Isla and I were talking about Wikimania this morning and an idea >>>>>>>> showed up :) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It seems there will be a "community village" this year in Mexico : >>>>>>>> https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village >>>>>>>> Last year, it was very successful in London and many chapters had >>>>>>>> their own space. >>>>>>>> In most cases, there were 2-4 people sitting at each space to >>>>>>>> answer any question. Posters, leaflets, books and more generally >>>>>>>> marketing >>>>>>>> material. And food. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Whilst it would be probably challenging to imagine a space for each >>>>>>>> user-group/chapter in Africa, we could maybe share a collective space >>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> represent Africa and what is being done here. What do you think ? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Through Kumusha and Wiki Loves Africa, we have a bunch of objects >>>>>>>> we can show. I remember South Africa had made some leaflets about some >>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>> their projects. I know Ivory Coast has made some as well. What do you >>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>> to share that we could put on a collective table ? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Also, amongst the recognized user groups, did some already request >>>>>>>> a space ? (Tunisia ?) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> And who is coming to Wikimania ? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anthere >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co >>>>>> <http://khophi.co/about> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing >>>>>> [email protected]https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co >>>> <http://khophi.co/about> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> African-Wikimedians mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >> >> > _______________________________________________ > African-Wikimedians mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians > >
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