Baluchi Online Encyclopedia
Full Name (abbr.): Baluchi Online Encyclopedia
URL: See Wikipedia Gaps for justification.
Objective of the initiative
In support of #SDG4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all, considering #SDT09c - significantly increase access to ICT and strive to provide universal & affordable access to internet in LDCs.
An online encyclopedia with about 3700 basic articles to improve access to educational content for about 7 to 8 million speakers of Baluchi.
Possible or Committed Parties to this Initiative
- Volunteers who speak and write Baluchi
- Education stakeholders from:
- Pakistan, hence this initiative is listed in Pakistan Initiative Book (education)
- Iran, hence this initiative is listed in Iran Initiative Book (education)
- Afghanistan, hence this initiative is listed in Afghanistan Initiative Book (education)
- Turkmenistan, hence this initiative is listed in Turkmenistan Initiative Book (education)
- Oman, hence this initiative is listed in Oman Initiative Book (education)
- United Arab Emirates, hence this initiative is listed in United Arab Emirates (education)
- Education aid providers
Milestones
Depends upon availability of volunteers and education stakeholders.
Can 3700 articles be available before the end of 2011?
Recommendation
Given their achievements and resources, Wikipedia would be a preferred provider-channel.
Take note of progress on Wikimedia Incubator.
Questions, answers and comments