Blogs

Open Data Day Hackathon
By: Rinu Maharjan On: 26 February, 2013

There were eight groups of hackers working on their projects on Open Data Day Hackthon in Kathmandu. Those groups and their projects are:

1. Mapping of dependent/independent population map
Group Members: Everest, Sushant, Abhibandu

2. Comparison of oil prices - Nepal and India
Group Members: Kshitiz, Ayush, Deepak

3. Meterological forecast data visualization
Group Members: Sanjeev, roshan, ranit

4. Newspaper data visualization
Group Members: Rohit and group

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February 23, 2013 - Begining of Open Data Movement in Nepal
By: Bibhusan Bista On: 24 February, 2013

Numbers speak by themselves - Over 400 visitors comprising of researchers, CSO representatives, students, techhies and general public; 11 open data stalls showcasing innovative projects related to open data; 8 teams developing products during Open Data Hackathon; More than 40 people involved in OpenDRI Mapathon. This was the scene at first ever Open Data Daycelebration in Nepal on February 23, 2013.

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The Event: Open Data Day Nepal 2013
By: Vijaya Sharma On: 22 February, 2013
Open Data Day refers to the day where citizens gather in cities around the world to celebrate, show support for, and encourage the adoption of open data policies. Everyone who come to enjoy the day will not only have the opportunity to watch Hackathon, Mapathon, Wikithon and Localization Sprint but also be able to learn more about Open Data projects in Nepal.
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