This document discusses the development of Open Map as an information infrastructure in Nepal. It provides background on OpenStreetMap and its philosophical underpinnings as a collaborative project where everyone contributes knowledge. It then outlines the growth of the OpenStreetMap movement in Nepal, noting that there are now over 26 lakh geographic elements, 2.9 lakh buildings, and 1.2 lakh kilometers of roads mapped, with 1600 contributing users. The document stresses the importance of OpenStreetMap for disaster preparedness, as a mega-earthquake could kill over 100,000 people in the Kathmandu valley alone.

1. www.kathmandulivinglabs.org
Developing Open Map as an
Information Infrastructure in
Nepal
Nama R. Budhathoki, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Kathmandu Living Labs

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December 23, 2008

3. Postal service indicates efficiency of
a government and society.
Chong et al., 2012
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www.OpenStreetMap.org

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8. A mega-earthquake—which
could occur at any time—is
estimated to kill more than
100,000 in the Kathmandu
Valley alone, injuring
another 300,000 and
displacing up to 1 million.
-http://un.org.np/
coordinationmechanism/nrrc)

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12. Where is the data?

13. OpenStreetMap and its
Philosophical Underpinnings

14. Paul Otlet (1868-1944):
How can we collect and organize world’s knowledge?

15. No one knows everything,
everyone knows something.
-Levy, 1997

16. July 29, 2011: First Mapping Meet-up
Brihaspati Vidyasadan, Naxal
OpenStreetMap Movement in Nepal

17. Community building

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27. Maharajgung, Kathmandu
Nov. 2012 Now

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29. Key Statistics
§ 26 Lakh geographic elements
§ 2.9 Lakh Buildings
§ 1.2 Lakh KMs of Road
§ 1600 contributing users
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30. Growth
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A,er
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34. Further information
www.kathmandulivinglabs.org
FaceBook Groups:
OSM Nepal
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