Blogs
Transforming Nepal’s Data Ecosystem: 2024 in Review
- Nikesh Balami | Mon Dec 30 2024
2024 marked a significant year for Open Knowledge Nepal (OKN) as we strengthened data-driven governance and fostered a culture of open data and collaboration across Nepal. As the year comes to a close, we reflect on our major initiatives and achievements that paved the way for a more transparent and innovative data ecosystem. Integrated Data Learn more
Making Data Work Easier: Highlights from the Global Voices Summit 2024
- Nikesh Balami | Tue Dec 24 2024
How often do you interact with data in your daily tasks? For many of us, working with data has become a regular part of our professional and personal lives. But, do you have the coding skills needed to clean and prepare data for deeper analysis? When asked these questions during our session at the Global Learn more
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
