OII | There are More Wikipedia Editors from the Netherlands than All of Africa

Published on
8 Sep 2015

Research by the OII into participation in Wikipedia reveals that 45% of edits about places originate in five rich countries, challenging the idea that Wikipedia offers a platform for local voices.

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