[okfn-za] Open Data Initiatives in southern Africa?

[Lucy Chambers]

Brilliant Adi,

Yes, we're really excited to see what happens with the OGP, and we hope the
good work will spread to a continent level!

Look forward to the discussion on the development mailing list,

All the best,

Lucy

On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM, Adi Eyal <adi at burgercom.co.za> wrote:

> Thanks Lucy
>
> I'll post on the open-development mailing list as well. As an aside -
> I came across the Open Government Partnership initiative. Only two
> SADC countries are participating (South Africa and Tanzania) but it
> seems like there is some momentum there which could possibly be used
> to put open data on the public agenda.
>
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> On 21 November 2011 10:35, Lucy Chambers <lucy.chambers at okfn.org> wrote:
> > Hi Adi,
> > Great to hear from you. Given the nature of the programme, I would also
> > suggest cross-posting your question on our development mailing
> > list: http://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/open-development
> > That way, you should benefit from the international experience of the
> > community also!
> > I will also forward your question on to a couple of people I know, maybe
> > they will also be able to help )
> > All the best,
> > Lucy
> > On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Adi Eyal <adi at burgercom.co.za> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi All
> >>
> >> I stumbled across this mailing list and read the initial thread that
> >> started it off. I'm involved in regional DFID-funded programme on
> >> improving access to medicines in Southern Africa. One of the important
> >> components of this programme  is the making available of information
> >> on medicine prices, registration lists, tenders etc, in a public forum
> >> so as to encourage co-operation between SADC member states and to
> >> lower prices and improve availability of essential medicines.
> >>
> >> Rather than starting from scratch - I was hoping that there were
> >> others in the region who were working in the open data arena - I'd
> >> certainly hope to benefit from others' experience but perhaps also
> >> take part in a larger initiative.
> >>
> >> Anyone out there?
> >>
> >> Regards
> >> Adi
> >>
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Lucy Chambers
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Open Knowledge Foundation
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