Exploring the emerging impacts of open aid data and budget data in Nepal

Abstract

Nepal underwent a second Constituent Assembly (CA) election in November 2013, an important precursor for transparent and accountable governance. This case study explores whether and how open data can make a relevant contribution to governance and inclusive citizen empowerment. The project sought to understand interactions of key stakeholders and to develop recommendations for intelligent action in the future. In countries like Nepal, where internet access is low, mainstream media are vital open data intermediaries. The study revealed that there is a gap between open data efforts and the information needs and practices of civil society and journalists in Nepal.