Notes from Nepal's open-knowledge movement.
Field lessons, tool releases, research findings, and reflections on making knowledge open in practice.
Making Data Work Easier: Highlights from the Global Voices Summit 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
Read morePublicBodies Datathon: Strengthening RTI Accessibility in Nepal
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
Read moreEmpowering Communities Through Data: Highlights from the Data Hackdays 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
Read moreIntervening local government’s data management with assistance from data fellows
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
Read moreSupporting Local Government for informed decision making – insights from LG Data Fellowship Program
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
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