BetterMap.org aims to streamline the mapping of global NGO activities, addressing common questions faced by disaster relief workers regarding on-ground resources and contact information. By transforming an open mapping project into an open-data project, BetterMap.org collects and validates NGO data to provide relevant information for crisis situations. The initiative focuses on creating a collaborative platform that aggregates and visualizes NGO activities while offering insights for better coordination and fundraising efforts.

1. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
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Mapping
global
NGO
activities.

2. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
One
year.
365
days
of
crisis.
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3. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Always
the
same
recurring
questions.
• Which
organizations
are
on
the
ground
?
• What
kind
of
infrastructure
is
in
place?
– Is
there
power?
– Is
there
water?
• Who
can
I
reach
on
the
ground?
• Where
can
I
Hind
contact
information?
• How
can
I
help?
• To
whom
can
I
make
a
donation?
• “Where
exactly
is
the
blood
bank?”
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4. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
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5. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
The
answer
today?
Antwort
heute
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6. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
The
answer
today?
Antwort
heute
Very
fragmented
information
dispersed
over
legions
of
maps
and
websites.
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7. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Unsere
Idee:
Build
a
better
map.
Our
idea
in
2010.
Let’s
build
a
better
map.
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8. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Our
current
focus:
Effective
support
in
crisis
situations
by
providing
relevant
information
for
disaster
relief
workers.
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9. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Because
each
place
can
be
a
shelter.
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10. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Said
and
done
....
(Open)
GEO
DATA
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11. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Or
so
we
thought.
But...
no
data,
no
map.
)ng!
t
e xis
No
(Open)
GEO
DATA
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12. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
That‘s
why
we
turned
an
open
maping-­‐project
into
an
open-­‐data
project.
(Open)
GEO
DATA
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13. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
And
that‘s
what
we
do
now:
collect
and
allocate
NGO
data.
Reporting
• aggregate
(top-­‐down/bottom-­‐up)
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• validate
(workHlow,
triangulation)
Database
• allocate
(open-­‐data
formats,
maps)
Visualizing
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14. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
What
a
great
idea…
• But
collecting
data
means
hard
work.
• There’s
already
plenty
of
it
to
go
around.
• And
what’s
in
it
for
me
anyway?
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15. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Create
a
benePit
for
all
parties
involved.
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16. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
BeneHit01.
Relevant
information
for
disaster
relief
workers
• Allocation
of
NGO
data
for
heat
maps,
e.g
based
on
the
Ushahidi
technology.
• Accelerated
reconciliation
of
existing
/
no
more
existing
infrastructure
after
a
crisis
occurred.
Quelle:
Ushahidi
Hai8
Crisismap
2010
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17. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
BeneHit02.
Regional
crisis
information
for
the
media
and
the
public.
• Aggregated
overview
of
all
NGO
activity
in
one
region
• Activity
check
against
additional
layers
of
data
(e.g.
demographics,
economy,
sociology)
• Timeline
functionality
allows
tracking
of
regional
NGO
activity
development
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18. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
BeneHit03.
Control
aid
for
Pinancing
and
coordinating
entities
in
the
Pield
of
development
aid.
• Aggregated
overview
of
all
NGO
activity
in
one
region
• Activity
check
against
additional
layers
of
data
(e.g.
demographics,
economy,
sociology)
• Timeline
functionality
allows
tracking
of
regional
NGO
activity
development
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19. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
BeneHit04.
Optimized
fundrasing
for
aid
organizations.
• Aggregated
overview
of
all
NGO
activity
in
one
region
• Activity
check
against
additional
layers
of
data
(e.g.
demographics,
economy,
sociology)
• Timeline
functionality
allows
tracking
of
regional
NGO
activity
development
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20. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
BeneHit05.
Cooperation
of
aid
workers
in
the
Pield
also
in
non-­‐crisis
situations
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21. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
And
how
exactly
is
this
supposed
to
work?
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22. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Collection
of
data
and
data
update
Top-­‐Down
• bulk
data
• valida8on
All
NGO
Data
BoAom-­‐Up:
• crowd
sourcing
• valida8on
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23. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Use
of
international
standards:
IATI
(International
Aid
Transparency
Initiative
)
Common
Activities
Standard
Bettermap
–
Activities
Standard
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IATI
–
Activities
Standard
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NGO
activities
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25. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Stand
heute.
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26. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Our
vison.
NGO
mapping
hubs
all
around
the
world…
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27. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Next
Steps:
Business
development
• Assessment
of
stakeholder
needs
to
optimize
the
bettermap.org
service
• Create
a
proper
social
business
case.
Aggregating,
validating
and
updating
NGO
data
is
a
added-­‐value!
• Transform
the
current
initiative
into
a
corporate
body
in
line
with
the
needs
of
a
social
business
• Create
more
awareness
amongst
public
authorities,
lobbies,
syndicates
and
organizations
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28. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
Next
Steps:
Technology
• Create
a
proper
relational
database
• DeHine
and
implement
workHlow
for
data
validation
and
updating
(heartbeat
mechanism)
• Development
of
Hilter
mechanisms
to
select
data
– for
visualization
on
bettermap.org
– for
download
in
open-­‐data
standard
formats
(cvs,
XML
….)
– for
embedding
maps
in
other
websites
• Development
of
optimized
data
in-­‐
and
output
gateways
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29. bettermap.org
mapping
global
NGO
activities
One
Team.
50
years
experience
in
online
projects.
Frank
Wernecke,
Founder
and
Driving
Force
frank@bettermap.org
Constantin
Sayn-­‐Wittgenstein
Strategy
and
Platform
Development
constantin@bettermap.org
Benjamin
Simsch
Technical
Concept
and
Web
Development
ben@bettermap.org
Markus
Angermeier
Screen-­‐Design
markus@bettermap.org
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mapping
global
NGO
activities
Join
u
s!
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ok .com/
better
map.o
rg
Thank
you.
You
better
map.
J
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