Notes from Nepal's open-knowledge movement.
Field lessons, tool releases, research findings, and reflections on making knowledge open in practice.
When Access Isn’t Enough: Digital Inclusion Lessons from Dhangadhi
Lessons from the Empowering Local Enterprises through Digital Roadmaps program on digital inclusion, safety, and what it means to participate in Nepal’s digital future. We went to Dhangadhi expecting to find entrepreneurs who lacked access to digital tools. What we found instead were people who already had smartphones, already used the internet every day, and […]
Read moreAdvancing the Integrated Data Management System for Enhanced Data Interoperability
Local governments across Nepal face a common challenge: their digital and data systems are fragmented, difficult to scale, and weakly integrated into institutional processes. While pilot projects show promise, moving from “working in a few places” to becoming essential governance infrastructure remains difficult. This is exactly what we’re addressing in the next phase of the […]
Read moreDigital Roadmap Program: Training Workshop Empowers Dhangadi Entrepreneurs
Dhangadi, February 2026 — Open Knowledge Nepal’s Digital Roadmap Program recently concluded an intensive two-day training workshop in Dhangadi, bringing together 24 local entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. The workshop equipped participants with practical digital skills and tools to help them grow their businesses in Nepal’s evolving digital economy. Building Digital Confidence from the Ground Up […]
Read moreDigital Roadmap Program: Bridging the Digital Divide Through Local Empowerment and Mentorship
Nepal’s digital transformation is accelerating, but not everyone is benefiting equally. While urban centers have become digital hubs with thriving e-commerce ecosystems, secondary cities continue to face significant barriers to digital participation. Women, youth, and micro-entrepreneurs from marginalized backgrounds often lack access to the infrastructure, training, and mentorship needed to fully engage in the digital […]
Read moreWhen Algorithms Decide: Filtered Voices from Nepal
Have you ever wondered why certain posts appear on your feed while others don’t? Why do you see some content repeatedly, while other voices seem to disappear? What decides which videos go viral and which ones never reach beyond a handful of viewers? Every time you scroll through social media, invisible algorithms are making decisions […]
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