Field lessons, tool releases, research findings, and reflections on making knowledge open in practice.
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 a
Read moreWhen 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 through
Read moreWe’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
Read moreNepal’s higher education landscape tells a remarkable story, one of dramatic recoveries, quiet revolutions, and shifting dreams. In 2080/81, university enrollment reached an all-time high, just years after hitting rock bottom. But behind these headline numbers lies a deeper transformation reshaping who studies, where they learn, and what they choose to pursue. Education on the
Read moreWhat happens when data meets action? The Women in Data (WiD) Conference 2025 provided the answer, bringing together professionals, policymakers, and data enthusiasts to explore the power of data in driving gender equality and inclusive development. Organized by the Women in Data Steering Committee, a coalition of 12 leading organizations, and supported by The Asia
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