Notes from Nepal's open-knowledge movement.
Field lessons, tool releases, research findings, and reflections on making knowledge open in practice.
Advancing 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
Read moreMaking Nepal’s Data Open and Accessible for All: Introducing the Remapped Open Data Nepal
We’re thrilled to unveil the remapped and redesigned version of Open Data Nepal (ODN) – Nepal’s trusted hub for open, accessible, and actionable data. Since its initial launch in 2018, Open Knowledge Nepal has envisioned ODN as a single, public gateway to Nepal’s data. Over the years, it has become a valuable resource for civil
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