I must correct a meaningful typo:
On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 4:42 PM Asaf Bartov wrote:
> Rehman wasn't saying it's impossible, or even hard, to calculate. He was
> pointing out a potential psychological benefit that would accrue to some
> participants (and I can attest they exist) who may *not*
On 4/17/2019 10:16 AM, effe iets anders wrote:
If the amount is privately shared with the recipient, I could see some
value in that (appreciation, as you mention). However, please also
consider the flipside: it may make some people feel guilty about
accepting the money, or they may take it as
Rehman wasn't saying it's impossible, or even hard, to calculate. He was
pointing out a potential psychological benefit that would accrue to some
participants (and I can attest they exist) who may *not* have given much
thought to the magnitude of the investment in awarding them a scholarship.
As
Interesting thoughts. I received a WMF Wikimania scholarship in 2017. WMF's
travel agent didn't redact the prices when they sent me the flight tickets
and accommodation that they gave me. So I could calculate the exact price
tag of my scholarship (flight price + accommodation price + registration
Perhaps I am missing something in this conversation. The conference website
clearly states what is funded by a scholarship (round trip travel,
accommodation, registration):
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/Scholarships#Scholarship_details
The accommodation and registration costs will
If the amount is privately shared with the recipient, I could see some
value in that (appreciation, as you mention). However, please also consider
the flipside: it may make some people feel guilty about accepting the
money, or they may take it as a hint that they shouldn't accept the
scholarship
impact isnt what an event costs its what it can achieve... the more we
measure the dollar as a ghod the less we value the communities, and less we
set ourselves up to achieve a real impact. We want to look at what a place
can add not how cheaply the event can be, and regardless of the location
Maybe we should give priority to countries who do not have a restrictive
Visa policy. I guess that would rule out Europe, North America &
Australia...
Gabe
On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 12:47 PM Federico Leva (Nemo)
wrote:
> Gnangarra, 17/04/19 13:23:
> > What we'll end up with Wikimanias in 3rd
Gnangarra, 17/04/19 13:23:
What we'll end up with Wikimanias in 3rd world countries because ts cheaper
Is it? The budgets I've seen so far suggest otherwise, but we don't have
full data.
Federico
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it's an ok idea but dollars spent doesnt equate to the value gained, and
will vary between locations. What we'll end up with Wikimanias in 3rd
world countries because ts cheaper not because of potential impact. That is
something we already see.
How do you measure impact when its about sharing of
Rehman Abubakr, 17/04/19 12:10:
Would it make sense to include the approximate total monetary value of
the scholarship award (airfare, lodging, insurance, logistics, etc)
within the scholarship award emails to the recipients?
This is a good suggestion, although it might be hard to give an
Hello,
I was a former Wikimania scholarship recipient. To put it briefly, the
Wikimania experience was something that I deeply value and will forever
cherish. Somewhat sadly though, it is only after quite some years after
Wikimania that I actually realised the value of the scholarship award
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