Announcements
Logging, mining, and agricultural concessions data transparency: a survey of 14 forested countries
Logging, Mining, And Agricultural Concessions Data Transparency: A Survey Of 14 Forested Countries. “Global demand for timber, agricultural commodities, and extractives is a significant driver of deforestation worldwide. Transparent land-concessions data for these large-scale commercial activities are essential to understand drivers of forest loss, monitor ...
Open Data Day meet up in Vientiane
Realizing the need for open data outreach and promotion within Laos, Open Development Mekong collaborated with the Faculty of Forestry Science, National University of Laos to host a workshop on ‘open data for research’ on Open Data Day 2017, as part of a process to build ...
Data journalism training in ASEAN countries: the 12 winning projects
CFI has revealed the 12 winning projects, 7 of which from the Lower Mekong Countries, for their competition to receive #DataJournalism training in #ASEAN countries. Congratulations!Below are the winning organisations:** Cambodia **Cambodian Center for Independent Media Thmey Thmey News** Thailand **Prachatham ประชาธรรม SEAPA – Southeast Asian Press ...
Winrock's Watershed Ecosystem Services Tool is now live
Under the USAID Supporting Forests and Biodiversity (SFB) Project, Winrock International has developed an innovative online tool to assess the ecosystem service impacts of land use decisions in Cambodia. The Watershed Ecosystem Services Tool (WESTool) integrates cutting-edge analyses with a user-friendly online platform to give ...
Open call for proposals: data journalism and property rights grants
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting has issued an open call for proposals for data journalism projects focused on land rights and property rights. Applications are open until May 1, 2017. Read their full release below or at their blog.—The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, ...
IDI releases report into World Bank’s investments in SE Asia
Inclusive Development International, in collaboration with Bank Information Center, Accountability Counsel, Urgewald, 11.11.11, Ulu Foundation and Tarkapaw Youth Group, has released an investigative report into the International Finance Corporation’s hidden investments in Southeast Asia. Read their full release below.—Out of control: The World Bank’s reckless private ...
ODM to host Open Data Day Vientiane
In coordination with the International Open Data Day, Open Development Mekong, in collaboration with the Faculty of Forestry Science, National University of Laos, is hosting an event in Vientiane to begin to build a community of open data* enthusiasts among students, researchers, professors, and civil ...
SERVIR-Mekong seeks Science and Data Lead
Open Development Initiative partners SERVIR-Mekong are seeking experienced candidates for a key position in their team. Please see below for their call for applications, and see their website for more detail on how to apply.The Science and Data Lead is the principal technical expert in ...
ODM, Land Portal host Open Data Festival in Yangon
You’re invited! Phandeeyar, Open Development Mekong and the Land Portal Foundation are pleased to invite you to an International Open Data Festival on 26 February from 5 p.m to 9 p.m at the the Phandeeyar event space.The festival has a dynamic program featuring a talk ...
Earthrights International releases statement on IFC/Tata Mundra coal plant case
EarthRights International has released a statement on the status of their case against the International Finance Corporation in federal court in Washington D.C.“Local fishing communities and farmers represented by EarthRights International (ERI) are suing the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in federal court in Washington, D.C. ...
