Dear Asaf and Mardetanha,
Thank you for prompting this discussion around the potential impact of data
packages to participation!
- This is a measure that we have put in place based on the feedback from
the community members as well as prior experiences in the strategy process.
- Many of
Oh, I should have clarified: I am well aware of the fact data is much more
expensive in many parts of the world!
What I am skeptical about is giving out data packages to people who
*haven't* been involved in discussion and governance so far, with the
expectation that removing the cost barrier
Dear Asaf, I or my user group are not recipients of such a grant but a
reliable internet connection could be costly especially if you need a
reliable connection for video/voice discussion, in the case of Iran, Mobile
operators offer much much much reliable connection than normal ISPs, the
speed is
Do we have good examples of where providing money for a data package
resulted in substantive contributions by that person *to discussions* (as
distinct from mainspace edits/uploads)?
I admit I am skeptical. But I'm eager to have my mind changed, if there
are some successes anyone can point to.
Hi everyone,
@Stella - Thank you for reaching out and asking the question! As it is
rather specific, I will respond and continue this conversation in a private
thread.
For everyone to note - providing data packages is indeed something we can
do to support participation in the movement strategy
Hello Kaarel,
Please i need your advice, in other to encourage more women participation,
we were thinking of giving data scholarships/packages of $20-$25 to at
least Twenty five women(25) who might need it, but the problem here is
since most of our participants are in different countries, i do
