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PublicBodies Datathon: Strengthening RTI Accessibility in Nepal
- Open Knowledge Nepal | Sun Dec 08 2024
Although Nepal has a Right to Information (RTI) Act, it has not been fully effective due to various challenges. The current process for citizens to request information from public bodies is predominantly paper-based and complicated, discouraging many from exercising their right to access information. This issue is further worsen by the absence of a centralized Learn more
Empowering Communities Through Data: Highlights from the Data Hackdays 2024
- Open Knowledge Nepal | Fri Sep 13 2024
In a world where data is becoming the backbone of decision-making, empowering communities to utilize it effectively is crucial for development. The Women in Data Conference took a significant stride towards fostering data-driven innovation and inclusivity in Nepal. As part of the post-conference activities, Open Knowledge Nepal (OKN) and The Algorithm organized Data Hackdays 2024 Learn more
Intervening local government’s data management with assistance from data fellows
- Open Knowledge Nepal | Thu Feb 15 2024
Recognizing the imperative to intervene in local government data management, Open Knowledge Nepal initiated the Local Government (LG) Data Fellowship for three municipalities: Birgunj Metropolitan City, Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City, and Lekbeshi Municipality. This blog delves into the specifics of Phase II of the LG Data Fellowship, which serves as a continuation of Phase I. During Learn more
Supporting Local Government for informed decision making – insights from LG Data Fellowship Program
- Open Knowledge Nepal | Mon Jul 17 2023
Data has become a powerful tool for decision-making and governance. Recognizing the importance of leveraging data for effective municipal management, Open Knowledge Nepal initiated the “Local Government (LG) Data Fellowship” program. The primary objective of the fellowship was to assist municipal bodies in digitizing their data and utilizing it for informed decision-making. As part of Learn more
Congratulations to the winners of OSM Hackfest 2022
- Open Knowledge Nepal | Tue Jul 05 2022
This post is written by Arjun Gautam and compiled by James Shrestha. We would like to congratulate the winners of OSM Hackfest 2022. After a very long journey of learning open technologies, participating in the workshops, submitting ideas for the Hackfest, being selected to participate, building and presenting tools based on their ideas; team ”Omnecal” Learn more
