Open Knowledge Nepal
@openknowledgenp.bsky.social
Liberating Knowledge for Opportunities: A non-profit civic tech organization working to create a fair, sustainable, and open future.
Chapter @okfn.bsky.social
Chapter @okfn.bsky.social
As a Social Innovation ICT Award 2025 semi-finalist, we showcased the Integrated Data Management System at Startup & Idea Fest, engaging with a large number of visitors.
We also presented IDMS at the Grand Jury Session & joined the Speed Dating round to share our vision with clarity & purpose.
We also presented IDMS at the Grand Jury Session & joined the Speed Dating round to share our vision with clarity & purpose.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
As a Social Innovation ICT Award 2025 semi-finalist, we showcased the Integrated Data Management System at Startup & Idea Fest, engaging with a large number of visitors.
We also presented IDMS at the Grand Jury Session & joined the Speed Dating round to share our vision with clarity & purpose.
We also presented IDMS at the Grand Jury Session & joined the Speed Dating round to share our vision with clarity & purpose.
📊 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!
Explore “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘭’𝘴 𝘍𝘋𝘐 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩” — a deep dive into how foreign investments in Nepal are growing, where they’re coming from, and whether this growth is truly sustainable.
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
Explore “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘭’𝘴 𝘍𝘋𝘐 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩” — a deep dive into how foreign investments in Nepal are growing, where they’re coming from, and whether this growth is truly sustainable.
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
opendatanepal.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
📊 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!
Explore “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘭’𝘴 𝘍𝘋𝘐 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩” — a deep dive into how foreign investments in Nepal are growing, where they’re coming from, and whether this growth is truly sustainable.
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
Explore “𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘭’𝘴 𝘍𝘋𝘐 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩” — a deep dive into how foreign investments in Nepal are growing, where they’re coming from, and whether this growth is truly sustainable.
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
📊 New Data Story Alert!
Explore “A Decade of Growth: Nepal’s GDP Trajectory (2011–2022)” - uncovering how Nepal’s economy evolved through challenges like the 2015 earthquake and the pandemic, and what shaped its path to recovery.
🔗 Read here: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
Explore “A Decade of Growth: Nepal’s GDP Trajectory (2011–2022)” - uncovering how Nepal’s economy evolved through challenges like the 2015 earthquake and the pandemic, and what shaped its path to recovery.
🔗 Read here: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📊 New Data Story Alert!
Explore “A Decade of Growth: Nepal’s GDP Trajectory (2011–2022)” - uncovering how Nepal’s economy evolved through challenges like the 2015 earthquake and the pandemic, and what shaped its path to recovery.
🔗 Read here: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
Explore “A Decade of Growth: Nepal’s GDP Trajectory (2011–2022)” - uncovering how Nepal’s economy evolved through challenges like the 2015 earthquake and the pandemic, and what shaped its path to recovery.
🔗 Read here: opendatanepal.com/data-stories...
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Welcome to our Advisory Board, Nikesh!
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Welcome to our Advisory Board, Nikesh!
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
Nikesh Balami is the Co-founder and CEO of Open Knowledge Nepal - @openknowledgenp.bsky.social - a nonprofit civic tech organization. He is a civic entrepreneur, an open data advocate and a tech researcher.
The remapped Open Data Nepal is here – faster, smarter & built for the next generation of data users.
Access consolidated datasets from health to governance, contribute your own data stories & shape Nepal's data future.
Discover what's new: oknp.org/blogs/making...
@okfn.bsky.social
Access consolidated datasets from health to governance, contribute your own data stories & shape Nepal's data future.
Discover what's new: oknp.org/blogs/making...
@okfn.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The remapped Open Data Nepal is here – faster, smarter & built for the next generation of data users.
Access consolidated datasets from health to governance, contribute your own data stories & shape Nepal's data future.
Discover what's new: oknp.org/blogs/making...
@okfn.bsky.social
Access consolidated datasets from health to governance, contribute your own data stories & shape Nepal's data future.
Discover what's new: oknp.org/blogs/making...
@okfn.bsky.social
Breaking down digital barriers with accessible data tools 💡
Our APrIGF 2025 session showcased how the Open Data Editor empowers anyone to work with data - no coding skills needed, no internet required & privacy built in.
Read how: oknp.org/blogs/reflec...
cc @okfn.bsky.social
Our APrIGF 2025 session showcased how the Open Data Editor empowers anyone to work with data - no coding skills needed, no internet required & privacy built in.
Read how: oknp.org/blogs/reflec...
cc @okfn.bsky.social
Reflections from Our APrIGF 2025 Session: Unlocking Trust and Transparency through the Open Data Editor (ODE)
On October 14, 2025, Open Knowledge Nepal had the honor of hosting an engaging session at the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2025, titled “Empowering Data for All: Unlocking ...
oknp.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Breaking down digital barriers with accessible data tools 💡
Our APrIGF 2025 session showcased how the Open Data Editor empowers anyone to work with data - no coding skills needed, no internet required & privacy built in.
Read how: oknp.org/blogs/reflec...
cc @okfn.bsky.social
Our APrIGF 2025 session showcased how the Open Data Editor empowers anyone to work with data - no coding skills needed, no internet required & privacy built in.
Read how: oknp.org/blogs/reflec...
cc @okfn.bsky.social
Learn to validate and clean datasets without coding! Join our workshop on Open Data Editor – an offline-first tool for civil society, journalists, and activists working with public data.
🔗 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: oknp.org/blogs/empowe...
#APrIGF2025 #OpenData #CivicTech
🔗 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: oknp.org/blogs/empowe...
#APrIGF2025 #OpenData #CivicTech
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Learn to validate and clean datasets without coding! Join our workshop on Open Data Editor – an offline-first tool for civil society, journalists, and activists working with public data.
🔗 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: oknp.org/blogs/empowe...
#APrIGF2025 #OpenData #CivicTech
🔗 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: oknp.org/blogs/empowe...
#APrIGF2025 #OpenData #CivicTech
Open Knowledge Nepal strongly condemns the Government of Nepal’s decision to ban social media platforms.
We urge the Government of Nepal to immediately withdraw this decision and instead work towards policies that promote digital rights, transparency, and inclusive governance.
We urge the Government of Nepal to immediately withdraw this decision and instead work towards policies that promote digital rights, transparency, and inclusive governance.
September 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Open Knowledge Nepal strongly condemns the Government of Nepal’s decision to ban social media platforms.
We urge the Government of Nepal to immediately withdraw this decision and instead work towards policies that promote digital rights, transparency, and inclusive governance.
We urge the Government of Nepal to immediately withdraw this decision and instead work towards policies that promote digital rights, transparency, and inclusive governance.
Nepal lost 7,221 souls in 2023/24 - 20 lives every single day.
Men, women, children - all silenced by stigma, isolation, and system failure
Read why this crisis can’t be ignored anymore: oknp.org/blogs/ignore...
#MentalHealthNow
Men, women, children - all silenced by stigma, isolation, and system failure
Read why this crisis can’t be ignored anymore: oknp.org/blogs/ignore...
#MentalHealthNow
August 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Nepal lost 7,221 souls in 2023/24 - 20 lives every single day.
Men, women, children - all silenced by stigma, isolation, and system failure
Read why this crisis can’t be ignored anymore: oknp.org/blogs/ignore...
#MentalHealthNow
Men, women, children - all silenced by stigma, isolation, and system failure
Read why this crisis can’t be ignored anymore: oknp.org/blogs/ignore...
#MentalHealthNow
New Data Stories Alert!
Understanding the Growth of #Cybercrime in Nepal - What’s driving this rise? Who’s most at risk?
From digital harassment to outdated laws, our latest blog dives into what’s driving this rise & who’s most at risk: oknp.org/blogs/unders...
#DigitalSafety
Understanding the Growth of #Cybercrime in Nepal - What’s driving this rise? Who’s most at risk?
From digital harassment to outdated laws, our latest blog dives into what’s driving this rise & who’s most at risk: oknp.org/blogs/unders...
#DigitalSafety
August 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
New Data Stories Alert!
Understanding the Growth of #Cybercrime in Nepal - What’s driving this rise? Who’s most at risk?
From digital harassment to outdated laws, our latest blog dives into what’s driving this rise & who’s most at risk: oknp.org/blogs/unders...
#DigitalSafety
Understanding the Growth of #Cybercrime in Nepal - What’s driving this rise? Who’s most at risk?
From digital harassment to outdated laws, our latest blog dives into what’s driving this rise & who’s most at risk: oknp.org/blogs/unders...
#DigitalSafety
Unlocking Transparency with Open Data Editor! 🚀
Join our workshop at #DRAPAC25 to explore tools that power impactful data advocacy.
📍 Collab Space A, Open Tech Camp KL
🗓️ Aug 28 | 🕚 11:00–11:50 AM (UTC+8)
🔗 blog.okfn.org/2025/07/30/u...
@okfn.bsky.social, @nikeshbalami.bsky.social
Join our workshop at #DRAPAC25 to explore tools that power impactful data advocacy.
📍 Collab Space A, Open Tech Camp KL
🗓️ Aug 28 | 🕚 11:00–11:50 AM (UTC+8)
🔗 blog.okfn.org/2025/07/30/u...
@okfn.bsky.social, @nikeshbalami.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Unlocking Transparency with Open Data Editor! 🚀
Join our workshop at #DRAPAC25 to explore tools that power impactful data advocacy.
📍 Collab Space A, Open Tech Camp KL
🗓️ Aug 28 | 🕚 11:00–11:50 AM (UTC+8)
🔗 blog.okfn.org/2025/07/30/u...
@okfn.bsky.social, @nikeshbalami.bsky.social
Join our workshop at #DRAPAC25 to explore tools that power impactful data advocacy.
📍 Collab Space A, Open Tech Camp KL
🗓️ Aug 28 | 🕚 11:00–11:50 AM (UTC+8)
🔗 blog.okfn.org/2025/07/30/u...
@okfn.bsky.social, @nikeshbalami.bsky.social
On June 13, we hosted a hands-on training on the #OpenDataEditor for officials at Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City.
Participants explored how ODE can help detect data errors and support auditing in their IDMS system, marking a big step for civic tech at the local level. 💻📊
#CivicTech #OpenData
Participants explored how ODE can help detect data errors and support auditing in their IDMS system, marking a big step for civic tech at the local level. 💻📊
#CivicTech #OpenData
June 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
On June 13, we hosted a hands-on training on the #OpenDataEditor for officials at Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City.
Participants explored how ODE can help detect data errors and support auditing in their IDMS system, marking a big step for civic tech at the local level. 💻📊
#CivicTech #OpenData
Participants explored how ODE can help detect data errors and support auditing in their IDMS system, marking a big step for civic tech at the local level. 💻📊
#CivicTech #OpenData
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Join the launch webinar for the new course: "Quality and Consistent Data with #OpenDataEditor"! 🚀
📅 June 17 | 🕒 14:00 CEST
📍 Online | 💻 For non-programmers!
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/dF-k_-Mc
#DigitalLiteracy #SchoolOfData #TheTechWeWant
cc @okfn.bsky.social, @openknowledgenp.bsky.social, @ok.org.br
📅 June 17 | 🕒 14:00 CEST
📍 Online | 💻 For non-programmers!
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/dF-k_-Mc
#DigitalLiteracy #SchoolOfData #TheTechWeWant
cc @okfn.bsky.social, @openknowledgenp.bsky.social, @ok.org.br
June 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Join the launch webinar for the new course: "Quality and Consistent Data with #OpenDataEditor"! 🚀
📅 June 17 | 🕒 14:00 CEST
📍 Online | 💻 For non-programmers!
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/dF-k_-Mc
#DigitalLiteracy #SchoolOfData #TheTechWeWant
cc @okfn.bsky.social, @openknowledgenp.bsky.social, @ok.org.br
📅 June 17 | 🕒 14:00 CEST
📍 Online | 💻 For non-programmers!
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/dF-k_-Mc
#DigitalLiteracy #SchoolOfData #TheTechWeWant
cc @okfn.bsky.social, @openknowledgenp.bsky.social, @ok.org.br
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🌎 Lançamento internacional do curso “Qualidade e consistência de dados com o ODE”!
💫 Você que lida com dados tem um encontro marcado com a gente na próxima quarta-feira (dia 17/06) de manhã para conhecer tudo sobre esse novo curso da #EscoladeDados, programa educacional da OKBR.
💫 Você que lida com dados tem um encontro marcado com a gente na próxima quarta-feira (dia 17/06) de manhã para conhecer tudo sobre esse novo curso da #EscoladeDados, programa educacional da OKBR.
June 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🌎 Lançamento internacional do curso “Qualidade e consistência de dados com o ODE”!
💫 Você que lida com dados tem um encontro marcado com a gente na próxima quarta-feira (dia 17/06) de manhã para conhecer tudo sobre esse novo curso da #EscoladeDados, programa educacional da OKBR.
💫 Você que lida com dados tem um encontro marcado com a gente na próxima quarta-feira (dia 17/06) de manhã para conhecer tudo sobre esse novo curso da #EscoladeDados, programa educacional da OKBR.
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🏅 The #OpenDataEditor app + course combo is definitely your gateway to the world of #opendata.
See everything you'll learn from an instructor with exclusive lessons in just 15 hours. Plus it's free and fun!
📚 buff.ly/xYUdF71
Let's bridge the digital literacy gap together!
#ODE
#TheTechWeWant
See everything you'll learn from an instructor with exclusive lessons in just 15 hours. Plus it's free and fun!
📚 buff.ly/xYUdF71
Let's bridge the digital literacy gap together!
#ODE
#TheTechWeWant
May 16, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🏅 The #OpenDataEditor app + course combo is definitely your gateway to the world of #opendata.
See everything you'll learn from an instructor with exclusive lessons in just 15 hours. Plus it's free and fun!
📚 buff.ly/xYUdF71
Let's bridge the digital literacy gap together!
#ODE
#TheTechWeWant
See everything you'll learn from an instructor with exclusive lessons in just 15 hours. Plus it's free and fun!
📚 buff.ly/xYUdF71
Let's bridge the digital literacy gap together!
#ODE
#TheTechWeWant
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🏢👨🏾💻 For its work with local governments in 🇳🇵 Nepal, @openknowledgenp.bsky.social needs to overcome the data literacy gap among civil servants.
Solution? #OpenDataEditor: now the IT staff is empowered to validate data independently.
👉🏾 Find out how: buff.ly/l6eobiZ
#TheTechWeWant
Solution? #OpenDataEditor: now the IT staff is empowered to validate data independently.
👉🏾 Find out how: buff.ly/l6eobiZ
#TheTechWeWant
May 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🏢👨🏾💻 For its work with local governments in 🇳🇵 Nepal, @openknowledgenp.bsky.social needs to overcome the data literacy gap among civil servants.
Solution? #OpenDataEditor: now the IT staff is empowered to validate data independently.
👉🏾 Find out how: buff.ly/l6eobiZ
#TheTechWeWant
Solution? #OpenDataEditor: now the IT staff is empowered to validate data independently.
👉🏾 Find out how: buff.ly/l6eobiZ
#TheTechWeWant
On May 9, we hosted the RTI Community Consultation Workshop with activists, journalists, civil society & govt reps - including the National Information Commission - to discuss challenges & opportunities in strengthening Nepal’s RTI Act.
#RTI #Transparency #CivicEngagement
#RTI #Transparency #CivicEngagement
May 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
On May 9, we hosted the RTI Community Consultation Workshop with activists, journalists, civil society & govt reps - including the National Information Commission - to discuss challenges & opportunities in strengthening Nepal’s RTI Act.
#RTI #Transparency #CivicEngagement
#RTI #Transparency #CivicEngagement
We hosted the "Community Consultation on RTI Act 2007" on Mar 30 with Accountability Lab Nepal, bringing together youth & civil society to discuss modernizing Nepal's RTI Act.
Thanks to all participants for your valuable insights! #RTIAct #Transparency #NepalGovernance
Thanks to all participants for your valuable insights! #RTIAct #Transparency #NepalGovernance
April 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We hosted the "Community Consultation on RTI Act 2007" on Mar 30 with Accountability Lab Nepal, bringing together youth & civil society to discuss modernizing Nepal's RTI Act.
Thanks to all participants for your valuable insights! #RTIAct #Transparency #NepalGovernance
Thanks to all participants for your valuable insights! #RTIAct #Transparency #NepalGovernance
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👏🏽 Congratulations to Bioinformatics Hub of Kenya Initiative (BHKi) and The Demography Project 🇰🇪 / City of Zagreb 🇭🇷 / @obsarm.bsky.social 🇫🇷 / and @openknowledgenp.bsky.social 🇳🇵
🙏🏾 And many thanks to the Patrick J McGovern Foundation for its kind and crucial financial support!
🙏🏾 And many thanks to the Patrick J McGovern Foundation for its kind and crucial financial support!
March 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
👏🏽 Congratulations to Bioinformatics Hub of Kenya Initiative (BHKi) and The Demography Project 🇰🇪 / City of Zagreb 🇭🇷 / @obsarm.bsky.social 🇫🇷 / and @openknowledgenp.bsky.social 🇳🇵
🙏🏾 And many thanks to the Patrick J McGovern Foundation for its kind and crucial financial support!
🙏🏾 And many thanks to the Patrick J McGovern Foundation for its kind and crucial financial support!
Reposted by Open Knowledge Nepal
🤩 We are delighted to announce the selected organisations for a new pilot programme of the #OpenDataEditor. We look forward to seeing ODE in action to ensure the quality of #genomic, #infrastructure and #climatedata in such diverse parts of the world.
👉🏾 buff.ly/mVeQ4nU
👉🏾 buff.ly/mVeQ4nU
March 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🤩 We are delighted to announce the selected organisations for a new pilot programme of the #OpenDataEditor. We look forward to seeing ODE in action to ensure the quality of #genomic, #infrastructure and #climatedata in such diverse parts of the world.
👉🏾 buff.ly/mVeQ4nU
👉🏾 buff.ly/mVeQ4nU