[open-development] #OpenDataLDN Meetup #2: opendata within ICT4D

Tue Oct 4 14:52:09 UTC 2011

Following an event last night held at the Open Knowledge Foundation I'd like
to share what was discussed.

Our group explored a theme focused on the use of open data within the Map
Kibera project and ICT4D in general. Part of the conversation focused on
FrontlineSMS and if it could be used to collect and share open data. Sarah
Johns from Plan International, who has experience working in Kibera,
confirmed that there are Social Entrepreneurs looking for opportunities
within ICT4D.

Prior to the event we made contact with Mikel and Erica Hagen from the Map
Kibera project who directed us to http://www.openstreetmap.org/

''In terms of mapping data, pretty much everything collected is in
OpenStreetMap itself, so the tool ecosystem of OSM applies to Map Kibera as
well.
We also have a good selection of imagery:
http://new.mapkibera.org/themes/imagery/ '

Our initial approach was to:

1) Get a feel for the community development needs.
2) Start the process of establishing the data in data repository like
http://thedatahub.org/ or http://buzzdata.com/
3) Workshop with stakeholders to build applications
4) Identifying missing data needed for application development

Reference was made to the
http://www.practicalparticipation.co.uk/odi/2011/09/ikm-paper-towards-linked-development-data-practical-issues/
and
the work Tim Davies has been conducting.

The questions raised during the event include:

How should security be managed to ensure data integrity?
What will make users feel secure?
How do we share the open data with users?
How do we make open data demand driven?
How should NGO's better define and share their data?
Who are the existing organisations working in Kibera?
What is the best way to communicate with users on the ground?

best wishes
Mark Herringer
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