To better understand the Nepal’s national statistical system and the availability of development data in Nepal for decision-making and monitoring development progress, the D4D Program supported Bikas Udhyami to conduct a development data audit.
To help improve fiscal transparency in Nepal, the D4D Program has supported LSP Associates to develop an Open Taxation Data Portal that collates and disseminates data on government tax revenues.
To strengthen evidence-use in efforts aimed at understanding and addressing Nepal’s air pollution, the D4D Program supported Clean Up Nepal and Air South Asia to conduct a 3-day workshop on open data for air quality.
To build the capacity of Nepal’s youth to understand the value, interact with data and lead the open data agenda, the D4D Program supported YUWA to conduct a series of youth leadership and data workshops around Nepal.
To sensitize business in Nepal to the potential benefits afforded to them by open data, the D4D Program worked with the National Business Initiative to hold a roundtable discussion on “Open Data for Business” with business leaders.
To better understand the potential importance of open data for Nepal’s private sector the D4D Program funded FACTS Nepal to undertake research into business’s data needs and willingness to share data.
To excite the public about data and reach new audiences with data about their country and communities, the D4D Program hosted a public infographic exhibition at Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square.
On March 3, Open Data Day Nepal 2018 with as theme ‘Open Data For Everyone’ was celebrated at Patan Durbar Square and Museum. A short film was made to commemorate the day and increase awareness on what is open data and what it means for Nepal.
To better understand the potential for open data to meet information needs at the local level, the D4D Program supported Foundation for Development Management to conduct a study into the open data landscape in 11 municipalities.