Zapotec Online Encyclopedia
Full Name (abbr.):
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 500,000 speakers of Zapotec.
Possible or Committed Parties to this Initiative
- Volunteers who speak and write Zapotec
- Education stakeholders from:
- Mexico, hence this initiative is listed in Mexico Initiative Book (education)
- United States, hence this initiative is listed in United States Initiative Book (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