Wikipedia
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Owner
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Type
multimedia
Licence
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Last evaluated
31.01.2025
Origin country
United States of America
contact
info@wikimedia.orgRelease date
15.01.2007
Description
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation.
Scale of the Solution*
Connected members
N/A
Participated Programs
N/A
Available Languages
Portuguese, French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, English
Organisations using it
1. International Governmental Organizations (IGOs): UN agencies (WHO, UNESCO, etc.): For research, background info, and potentially public outreach materials. Development banks (World Bank, IMF): Similar to above, plus potentially for understanding local contexts where they operate. Regional bodies (EU, ASEAN): May use it internally, and their websites might link to Wikipedia for general explanations of topics. 2. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Advocacy groups (Amnesty, Greenpeace): For research, campaign material background, and potentially directing the public to info on their cause. Humanitarian aid (Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders): Potentially in disaster response for quick info on affected areas, languages spoken, etc. Development NGOs: Similar to IGOs, for research, understanding local contexts, and educational purposes. 3. Scientific and Academic Organizations: Research collaborations (CERN, International Space Station): Likely used by researchers for quick reference, though primary sources are essential for their work. Academic societies: May link to Wikipedia for general explanations of their field, or use it in educational materials
* This information is self-reported and updated annually
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Application Details
DPG ID
GID0091848
Status
DPG
Date Created
2025-01-17
Date Submitted
2025-01-17
Date Reviewed
2025-01-31
Date of Expiry
2026-01-31
Application Log Details
Timestamp
Activity
2025-01-31 14:43:55
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) submitted their review of Wikipedia (152) and found it to be a DPG
2025-01-31 14:43:53
System unmarked Wikipedia (12254) as a nominee
2025-01-31 14:43:48
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed Scale of Solution for Wikipedia (12254)
2025-01-31 14:43:46
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 9C. Protection from Harassment for Wikipedia (12254)
2025-01-31 14:43:42
Ricardo Torres (L2 Reviewer) passed 9B. Inappropriate & Illegal Content for Wikipedia (12254)