1.
MAPTIVISM
Mapping as Activism
Pradip Khatiwada, Nama Budhathoki
Kathmandu Living Labs

2.
MAP IS THE MIRROR OF SOCIETY
• Digital maps allow easy ways
to present large amounts of
data and reduce complexity
Map
• Government can plan developmental
activities as per need
Government
• Civil society can demand for
evidence based developmental
activities.
Civil Society

3.
“Transnational non-governmental organizations (TNGOs) in general, and advocacy groups in particular,
have gained considerable visibility and influence in global affairs. Since its creation in 1961,
Amnesty International has become an authority on
human rights issues around the world. Oxfam,
Greenpeace, and Doctors Without Borders have gained a
similar status on global issues related to development, the environment, and
humanitarian relief, respectively. As these organizations have become significant players in global affairs,
scholars across a variety of academic fields have begun to analyze the power of transnational advocacy
organizations and their networks.” (Keck and Sikkink, 1998).

4.
“It is estimated as much as 80% of data contains
geo-referenced information. So, a lot of
information can be displayed through maps.”.
(Franklin, 1992)

5.
The article was published in the Himalayan Times

6.
Framework for Digital Volunteers. (adopted from Budhathoki, 2010)

7.
THANK YOU. J
“Mapping alone or activism alone will
not be enough, it’s time for MAPTIVISM”.