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This program includes projects based on cooperation with public institutions in order to identify new forms of knowledge, release copyrighted content and provide better access to free knowledge. This program is divided into three subprograms: GLAM, Partnerships, and Open Government Data.

• GLAM

The goal of the project is to establish active cooperation with GLAM institutions in Macedonia, by sending Wikipedians to a specific institution. This enables the education of GLAM employees about Wikimedia projects; educating GLAM employees to add references to articles, and creating new articles or improving existing ones because GLAM sector employees are highly educated professionals. At the same time, it is possible for these institutions to be more open to the public, to understand the need for digitization, as well as the need to share knowledge, documents, historical photos and materials with the general public.

This subprogramme includes the following projects:

• • Native Wikipedian,
  • Museum visits, etc

• Partnerships

This subprogram implies cooperation with several organizations and institutions, which opens up the possibility of partnerships that can expand the scope and effectiveness of the program. By collaborating with institutions and using their resources, the program can enrich Wikipedia articles and other Wikimedia projects. Content created or enhanced through this collaboration can enhance readers’ understanding and appreciation of cultural and historical topics. The program’s collaboration with institutions can support their own goals and missions, such as promoting cultural heritage, increasing public access to information, and fostering the educational field. By documenting and preserving exhibits and objects through photo shoots, the program contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage. Making these resources available to the Common Treasury ensures their accessibility and long-term digital preservation. Cooperation with other organizations enables the exchange of expertise and knowledge. The program can learn from the experience of partner institutions and vice versa, leading to mutual learning and improvement.

This subprogramme includes the following projects:

• • • QRpedia,
    • Exhibitions,
    • Projects with certain institutions,
    • MakSport.

• Open Government Data

The Open Government Data Project is an initiative that focuses on collaboration with institutions to obtain structured data for uploading to Wikidata. By promoting open access to government data, the project contributes to transparency, accountability and the free dissemination of information. The project’s focus on open government data aligns with the principles of open knowledge sharing, encouraging institutions to make their data freely available to the public. Close collaboration with institutions enables the project to access a wide range of data sources and expand the range of information available on Wikidata. The goal of the Wikidata Structured Data Upload project is to improve the completeness and accuracy of information on the platform. Collaboration with reputable institutions can help ensure the quality and reliability of data, increasing its credibility on Wikidata.

By making government data open and available on Wikidata, the project contributes to promoting transparency in governance and public decision-making. By converting government data into structured Wikidata formats, the project makes the information more usable and accessible for a variety of applications. Over time, project efforts in collaboration with institutions and data uploads contribute to building a valuable repository of government information on Wikidata. Access to open government data empowers citizens to be better informed and engaged in public affairs, fostering a participatory democratic culture.

The Education and Science program aims to maintain and expand cooperation with educational and scientific institutions, promoting Wikipedia as an educational resource, with the aim of involving students and academic staff in the Wikimedia movement.

This program is divided into two subprograms: Education and Science.

• Education

The educational program includes activities related to the education of minor students (primary and secondary school) and teachers, which means training and teaching students how to edit Wikipedia, use Commons and contribute to the Wikipedia movement, as well as training teachers how to use Wikimedia projects as teaching tools. Students are mostly educated in Wiki clubs in several schools in several cities in Macedonia. Each club has an appointed coordinator. The “Education” sub-programme includes the following projects:

• Conferences for teachers – four conferences for teachers during the year, with the participation of at least 65 teachers in total, who will be trained, theoretically and practically, to use Wikipedia in the classroom, as well as to edit and improve Wikipedia;
• Wiki clubs – educating students about working on Wikipedia, who could go on to edit Wikipedia;
• Editing contests for schoolchildren, students and adults;
• Wiki Camp – a three-day camp for minor students and members of Wiki Clubs. One Wiki Camp is organized for 30 to 40 active Wiki Club members and new participants, plus 12 adults: volunteers, teachers and Wikipedians;
• Faculty and Student Mentorships – engaging high school and university students to learn how to edit Wikipedia and contribute to the platform;
  Wikidata Workshops – organized to expand data-oriented platforms such as Wikidata;

• Science

The scientific subprogram is aimed at creating open educational resources and creating digital libraries, which will be available for use in education through Wikimedia projects. The “Science” subprogramme includes the following projects:

• Wikiexperiments – collaboration with academic citizens and accredited individuals in institutes, faculties and universities to select a wide range of scientific experiments from different fields of natural sciences;
• WikiLectures – an innovative initiative to improve the educational content of Wikipedia. By recording video lectures delivered by experts in their respective fields, WikiLectures aim to provide comprehensive explanations to address specific issues and related topics.