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 Our mission is to:
-* Promote Openness: We dismantle the opacity of the Administrative State by advocating for the creation of a comprehensive, public-facing repository of information. This digital platform, akin to a wiki, serves as a dynamic tool for both the administration and the public to explore, understand, and engage with:
+* Promote Openness: We dismantle the opacity of the Administrative State by advocating for the creation of a comprehensive, public-facing repository of information. This digital platform serves as a dynamic tool for both the administration and the public to explore, understand, and engage with:
-** Federal Agencies: Details about all federal agencies, their subcomponents, roles, responsibilities, and the scope of their operations.
+** [[Federal Agencies]]: Details about all federal agencies, their subcomponents, roles, responsibilities, and the scope of their operations.
 ** Funding Transparency: Clear, accessible information on how these agencies are funded, including breakdowns of expenditures and budgets.
 ** Collaborative Networks: Insight into the organizations funded by or partnered with these agencies, whether they are other governmental bodies, NGOs, or private sector entities.
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 #* Audit Trails: Every edit or data entry can be tracked, providing an audit trail which is vital for transparency, ensuring accountability in how information is managed and updated.
 #* Regulatory Compliance: For government use, ensuring that data handling complies with regulations is easier with a system like Cargo, which can enforce data type constraints and validation rules.
+== Difference than Wikipedia ==
+While Wikipedia excels as a general-purpose knowledge repository, a specialized wiki platform for the American Transparency Project provides a more secure, structured, and controlled environment tailored to the unique requirements of government transparency, ensuring that the information presented is both accurate and actionable.
+This a specialized wiki platform with extensions like MediaWiki Cargo is better suited for the American Transparency Project compared to Wikipedia:
+# Customization for Specific Needs:
+#* Tailored Structure: Unlike Wikipedia, which serves as a general-purpose encyclopedia, a specialized wiki for ATP is customized to reflect the unique structure and needs of government transparency, with templates and categories designed specifically for government entities, funding models, and agency roles.
+# Data Integrity and Validation:
+#* Structured Data: With Cargo, data is entered in a structured format, allowing for automatic validation and consistency checks that are not as feasible with Wikipedia's general text-based editing. This ensures the accuracy and consistency of government data.
+# Advanced Querying and Analytics:
+#* Complex Queries: Cargo enables SQL-like querying which allows for detailed analysis of data, something Wikipedia isn't designed for. This feature is crucial for understanding government operations beyond simple text searches.
+# Controlled Access and Editing:
+#* Security: Wikipedia's open editing policy is not suitable for sensitive government information. A specialized wiki implements better access controls, allowing edits from verified sources or with certain permissions, which is critical for government data.
+# Integration with Government Systems:
+#* Interoperability: A wiki for ATP integrates with existing government databases or systems for real-time updates, ensuring that the information is always current, which Wikipedia cannot offer.
+# Compliance and Accountability:
+#* Regulatory Compliance: Government data requires compliance with specific regulations. A specialized wiki is set up to meet these legal standards, including data protection, privacy, and public record laws.
+# Public Engagement with Controlled Interaction:
+#* Moderated Interaction: While public input is valuable, government data might need more moderation than Wikipedia's model allows. The ATP wiki offers mechanisms for public input that are moderated or filtered, ensuring quality while still engaging the public.
+# Visualization Tools:
+#* Enhanced Display Options: With extensions like Cargo, complicated government data can be displayed in various visual formats (graphs, timelines, maps) directly on the wiki, providing immediate insights in a way Wikipedia’s standard layout does not support.
+# Version Control and Audit Trails:
+#* Enhanced Accountability: Every change in a specialized wiki is logged with full detail, providing a clear audit trail for accountability, which is more robust than Wikipedia’s history logs.
+# Educational and Informational Focus:
+#* Focused Content: The ATP wiki avoids the breadth of unrelated topics found on Wikipedia, focusing solely on government transparency, funding, and operations, making it a more authoritative resource in its domain.
+# Professional Support and Maintenance:
+#* Expertise: Wikipedia relies on volunteers for maintenance and content creation. A specialized wiki for ATP has dedicated teams or professionals ensuring the site’s functionality, security, and the accuracy of its content.
+# Legal and Policy Considerations:
+#* Legal Framework: Government transparency involves unique legal and policy considerations. A tailored wiki addresses these through specific content policies, copyright considerations, and data protection practices.
 == Related ==
 * [[Acroynms]]