In an era dominated by digital information, free and reliable access to knowledge stands as a lighthouse of progress and human development. In this context, the online encyclopedia Wikipedia has obtained significant recognition: it was officially recognized as a digital public good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), an initiative promoted by the United Nations that undertakes to catalog and promote digital resources that contribute to the common good. The recognition underlines the crucial role of Wikipedia as a source of global information, accessible to everyone and able to promote fair access to knowledge. Its open and collaborative nature, with a community of volunteers that constantly contributes to the update and verification of information, makes it a unique tool of its kind.
Wikipedia’s commitment for the spread of knowledge is perfectly aligned with the united nations sustainable development objectives (SDG), which aim to promote a more fair and sustainable world for everyone. The Wikimedia Foundation, the non -profit organization that manages Wikipedia, undertakes to collaborate with international institutions, governments and organizations of civil society to ensure that access to knowledge remains a fundamental right for everyone.