Grants:IdeaLab/Wikipedia Entrepreneur's hangout.

Inspire campaign

Wikipedia Entrepreneur's hangout.

showcasing the skilled youths.

contact email• chikzy, chyveth@yahoo.com

idea creator• Chikzy

community organizer• community_organizer1

created on00:19, Saturday, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

Audience

Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?

Try to be as specific as possible about this group.

young entrepreneurs (skilled youths)

In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?

English

In what ways does this group communicate with each other?

igbo and English.

What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?

Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?

They will benefit immensely from it,if Wikipedia support the idea of compiling a business directory for them. In this directory,their products and services will be showcased. They will be intrested in reading about entrepreneurship and how to be a successful entrepreneurs.

Project idea

What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?

English and igbo

How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?

both

Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?

Think about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.

Creating a business directory. Wikipedia could be used as a platform for young upcoming entrepreneurs in Nnewi to express themselves through blogging and also organising entrepreneurs hangout on a monthly ,quaterly and a monthly products/services fair.

Also,If Wikipedia sponsors a programme like the above,I feel Wikipedia will go a long way in registering their presence in the minds of the youths in this area.

Coupled with the fact that Nnewi is an industrial area and the production force of this town is basically the youth. Which are made up of educated,semi educated who makes use of internet for most of their business purposes/transactions. With the help or sponsorship of Wikipedia,we can make a business directory for business and services providers in Nnewi city. Which we take alot of people to Wikipedia when such or similar information is been sort for.

How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?

If you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.

The project is an offline and online project. Will know it successfull when the group testifies of an sales increase both online and offline.

Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?

Do you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?

I need a support of an web designer,that will help on building the directory. If there would be a physical meet ups with the group will need help with spreading the information to a larger audience.

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