The document discusses the Global Open Data Index, which measures and benchmarks open data around the world. It presents this information in an easy to understand way and is detailed on a country by country basis. The primary goal is to monitor the status of open data globally, with a focus on whether data is accessible and can currently be used. The document encourages contributions to the Local Open Data Index for Nepal to provide information on whether specific types of data exist, are digital, publicly available, free, online, machine readable, available in bulk, openly licensed, and up-to-date.