ESEAP Conference 2024/Submissions/Seeding an ecosystem of partners - funding and beyond
Seeding an ecosystem of partners - funding and beyond
[edit]Abstract/ Description
[edit]- This session seeks to examine partnership models that we are using to invite organisations to contribute and build meaningful networks within the movement. During the session, we will have a brief sharing about
- Retrospective of Alliances Fund partners and impact in the region; and
- Sourcing for partnerships within the community (learnings from Wikimania 2023);
- Thereafter, we look to open the session to participants to share about their partnership models (i.e. what worked, what didn't work and what support would be helpful)
Relationship to the ESEAP region and the Conference theme
[edit]- Specific to the region and related to nurturing an ecosystem of partners who are keen to contribute to the Wikimedia movement.
Usernames
[edit]- JChen (WMF) - Alliances Fund partners
- SPramudya (WMF) - Wikimania 2023
Session type
[edit]- Reflection and learning session
Duration
[edit]- 20 minutes: Context setting and exploring partnership models
- 20 minutes: Open dialogue and partnership models adapted by affiliates in the region
- 20 minutes: Understanding priorities and support needed by affiliates in the region
Session outcomes
[edit]We hope participants will come prepared to share and dialogue. Through the session, we hope participants will walk away with:
- Understanding different frameworks for assessing partnerships and examples of collaborations in the region
- Discussion on the partnership models adopted across ESEAP communities and the support they need
- Seed initial discussion for follow-ups post conference