Training and Capacity Building
To increase proficiency with the instruments we employ for data collection, we hold training sessions and workshops. This organization spans beyond private industry, colleges, universities, and schools.
Data Collection, Analysis & Visualization
OpenDataKit (ODK) and Kobo Gather are the primary open source tools we use to collect and manage data, as well as QGIS for mapmaking and visualization. Python and Excel are used to clean data, along with a number of algorithms for quality control, analysis, and the creation of heat maps for decision-making.
Community Mapping
We closely collaborate with the community to familiarize people with information and computer literacy. For example, we do data collecting training and local and remote mapping through mapathons.
Innovation
We provide the community with the expertise to develop technologically-based solutions through software development and robotics. This is done through the internships we provide each year.
OpenStreetMap Uganda's Vision
To have a greater capacity for open data, open source, and applying these principles to assist organizations, individuals locally and internationally to manage and solve social, economic and community challenges Most of our activities are set up around the global OpenStreetMap (OSM) project. OSM is a map and database whereby the stored geographic data is owned by the contributors themselves: allowing everyone to view, create, use this information for free, in new and innovative ways.
Our Partners
