With the launch of AI integration on Open Data Nepal, we also shipped two other significant upgrades to the platform: Seamless Publishing and the Comprehensive Data Explorer. This post covers both. Whether you want to contribute data or explore what is already there, these features were built with you in mind. Seamless Publishing Contributing aLearn more
When we relaunched Open Data Nepal (ODN) in October 2025, we set out a bold roadmap, a vision of what a truly intelligent, accessible, and community-driven open data platform could look like for Nepal. Among the priorities we outlined were a AI chatbot for natural-language data exploration, seamless data publishing, and experimental AI integrations throughLearn more
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, andLearn more
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 theLearn more
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 UpLearn more