2025-08-06 –, NAIROBI (Ballroom 2) 🌐 💬
Language: English
As part of the 20th-anniversary celebration of Wikimania, this session will explore how the reuse of public domain and government datasets enriches Wikidata and bolsters public engagement with Wikimedia projects. Drawing inspiration from previous sessions such as "Add Your Country to the Wikidata Govdirectory" (2023 and 2024) and the Philippine success story featured on diff.wikimedia.org titled "Ten Years of Philippine Local Government Data as a Gift to Wikidata’s 12-Year Anniversary", this program highlights the practical and transformative benefits of structured open data.
Through short, compelling stories, participants will learn about successful case studies showcasing the integration of government data into Wikidata. The session will culminate in an open forum where attendees can ask questions and exchange insights on accessing and reusing government datasets to create a more inclusive and impactful Wikimedia ecosystem.
This session aims to inspire and educate Wikimedians on the transformative power of integrating government and public domain datasets into Wikidata. By leveraging open and structured data, participants will explore ways to strengthen public engagement, enrich Wikimedia projects, and foster inclusivity within the ecosystem.
Objectives:
1. Showcase the successful reuse of government datasets in Wikidata, in various parts of the world including the Philippines.
2. Provide attendees with actionable insights for identifying and integrating public datasets into Wikimedia projects.
3. Encourage a collaborative exchange of ideas to inspire global participation in data-driven initiatives.
Session Structure:
1. Introduction: Overview of session goals and relevance on inclusivity, impact and sustainabilty
2. Stories of Impact: Share short stories demonstrating the reuse of public domain and government datasets in Wikidata. Include contributions such as the Philippine Local Government Data initiative.
3. Open Forum: Facilitate a Q&A session for attendees to discuss challenges, successes, and future opportunities for government data in Wikimedia projects.
Intended Audience:
Wikimedia contributors, data enthusiasts, advocates for open knowledge who are interested in leveraging public datasets to enhance the inclusivity, impact, and sustainability of Wikimedia projects.
Expected Outcomes:
- Increased awareness of the value of government datasets for Wikidata.
- Empowered attendees equipped with ideas and strategies to pursue similar initiatives in their own communities.
- Strengthened global collaboration on open data projects within Wikimedia.
Additional Notes:
This session directly builds on the momentum of previous related sessions at Wikimania 2023 and 2024. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and inspiration to amplify the impact of government datasets for Wikimedia’s future.
- What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
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Everyone can participate in this session
- Should your session be selected for the program, do you agree to release your session and supporting materials on-wiki and on the eventyay platform under CC BY-SA 4.0?
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I agree
- How does your session relate to the event theme: Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability?
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The session directly aligns with Wikimania 2025's theme, "Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability." in several meaningful ways:
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Inclusivity:
By showcasing the reuse of public domain and government datasets, the session encourages broader participation in Wikimedia projects, including contributions from underrepresented regions and communities. It emphasizes inclusivity by demonstrating how open data can empower diverse contributors to enhance global knowledge equity. -
Impact:
The session highlights the transformative role of government data in enriching Wikimedia platforms like Wikidata, leading to better-informed and more accessible content across projects like charts and tables in Wikipedia. By sharing success stories, it underlines the tangible benefits and wide-reaching impact of open data initiatives on public usage and knowledge dissemination. -
Sustainability:
Through discussions on integrating government data into Wikimedia projects, the session promotes sustainable practices for data reuse and knowledge sharing. This not only ensures long-term contributions to Wikimedia's repositories but also fosters collaborative relationships with government entities, paving the way for future data-sharing initiatives.
By connecting these elements, your session embodies the spirit of Wikimania 2025, offering practical insights, inspiring global collaboration, and strengthening the movement's mission of inclusivity, impact, and sustainability.
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- How do you plan to deliver this session? You will be asked to confirm this closer to the date in case of changes to the format.
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Hybrid, with some speakers in Nairobi and others dialing in remotely
- What other themes or topics does your session fit into? Please choose from the list of tags below.
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Collaboration, Storytelling