Open Government Data: A First Step Towards Evidence Based Decision Making

By: Data for Development in Nepal Program

The Constitution of Nepal adopted in 1990 guaranteed the right to information for the first time as a fundamental right to its citizens…

Nepal Earthquake Data: The Good, The Bad and How You Can Help

Open Data Day at Sanfebagar: How did it come true?

International Open Data Day 2018 at Sanfebagar Municipality

By: Saroj Bista, Young Innovations

The Data for Development Innovation Fund is accepting proposals — Apply now!

By: Data for Development in Nepal Program

Do you have innovative ideas on how data can be used to address development challenges in Nepal? Then apply for the Data for…

Private Sector and Open Street Maps

‘No one knows everything, but everyone knows something’

This was the rallying point behind which the “Open Street Maps for Business” workshop, which was conducted on the 17th of November in Kathmandu. Familiar names in Nepali private sector…

Open Government Partnership — The Case for Nepal

We are pleased to share a new briefing, ‘ Open Government Partnership — The Case for Nepal’. Around the world governments are taking important steps to promote more open, accountable and responsive governance. A global initiative that is…

Open Contracting: Paving the Way for Open Government in Nepal?

“The current initiative of Public Procurement Monitoring Office to open-up contracting data is a fresh start among all the government agencies in Nepal to adopt Open Government Data”, said chief commissioner of the…

Improving the Sharing and Use of Air Pollution Data for Advocacy and Awareness

Outdoor air pollution has become a matter of grave concern in Nepal. Anthropogenic emissions from various sources such as industry, vehicles, people’s homes, and road construction have increased…