“By 2030, Wikimedia will become the essential infrastructure of the free knowledge ecosystem, and all those who share our vision will be able to join us.” As a stakeholder in the development of the Wikimedia movement’s 2030 strategy, the Côte d’Ivoire User Group adheres to the ideals of equity and service advocated by the aforementioned strategic direction. It has been deploying a strategic action plan at the local level since January 2024.
The Ivorian Wikimedia community met in 2021 and 2022 to explore and discuss local needs, while integrating the recommendations of the international Wikimedia movement for the 2030 horizon. This participatory approach has laid the foundations for an ambitious strategy, articulated around five key priorities, designed to stimulate engagement, collaboration and impact in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa and the French-speaking world.
This strategic proposal was submitted and adopted at the General Assembly in April 2023. this decision marks the start of a new era for the organization, which is firmly committed to shaping the future of free and open knowledge in Côte d’Ivoire.
“Between now and 2027, Wikimedia Côte d’Ivoire will have to invest in all Wikimedia platforms by developing more local content, enhancing the involvement of volunteers, opening up to new partnerships and developing strategic tools, while respecting the standards of the Wikimedia movement”, we can read at the page … of the strategic action plan.
At the heart of this plan lies an unwavering commitment to enriching Wikimedia platforms with local content, aimed at preserving and promoting the richness of Ivorian and African culture on a global scale. At the same time, Wikimedia Côte d’Ivoire will strive to forge strategic partnerships with key players, whether traditional (Galery, Library, Arts and Museums) GLAMs, the Education-Training sector, the media, public institutions, civil society organizations or even private companies, in order to strengthen access to knowledge and amplify its impact across the country.
At the same time, the organization will focus on institutional and community development, as well as investment in the human and material resources needed to sustain its activities. Finally, particular attention will be paid to mobilizing diversified financial resources, crucial to guaranteeing the long-term viability of its initiatives.
The strategic axes defined by Wikimedia Côte d’Ivoire reflect its deep commitment to the promotion of free knowledge and equity in access to information. By following these axes, the organization actively contributes to the realization of the Wikimedia Foundation’s global vision, shaping a future where knowledge is accessible to all, without barriers or borders.To find out more about Wikimedia Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic direction and impact, please visit https://shorturl.at/2Mgwk.
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