Draft:OpenStreetMap Uganda

Coordinates: 0°21′29″N 32°37′25″E / 0.35806°N 32.62361°E / 0.35806; 32.62361
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OpenStreetMap Uganda
Formation2012
Legal statusNGO
HeadquartersBlock 220, Plot 351, Kyadondo, Mengo, Kiwatule, Kampala District
Location
  • Uganda
Coordinates0°21′29″N 32°37′25″E / 0.35806°N 32.62361°E / 0.35806; 32.62361
Executive Director
Mr. Mbabani Allan
Websitehttps://mapuganda.org/

OpenStreetMap Uganda also known as MapUganda is a non-governmental organization in Uganda supporting collaborative mapping projects aimed at creating and maintaining free, open-source, geographic data for Uganda. It is part of the global OpenStreetMap project, which relies on a volunteer base to add and update map data through transparent collaboration. OpenStreetMap (OSM) offers a platform where users may gather information from surveys, analyze aerial photography, and import from other publicly downloadable geodata sources, guaranteeing that the maps are updated and correct on a regular basis and it is considered as the local chapter in Uganda for OpenStreetMap Foundation.[1][2][3][4]

Background and overview[edit]

OpenStreetMap Uganda was started in 2012 and officially registered in 2017 with the objective of creating a comprehensive and detailed map of Uganda that is accessible to all. OpenStreetMap Uganda seeks to offer current mapping resource for a variety of uses, such as navigation, urban planning, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and community development. It does this by harnessing the power of crowdsourcing and user-generated data.[5]

Mapping efforts[edit]

Volunteers in OpenStreetMap Uganda engage in various mapping activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the map data. These activities include on-the-ground surveys, where contributors physically collect data about roads, buildings, landmarks, and other geographic features. Additionally, volunteers can trace information from aerial imagery, enabling them to map areas that are not easily accessible or require remote mapping techniques.[6]

Community partnership[edit]

OpenStreetMap Uganda depends on engagement of community participation. People from all backgrounds and areas of expertise collaborate to improve the map data by sharing their experience. For the purpose of enlisting new volunteers and advancing their mapping abilities, the community holds mapping events, workshops, and training sessions.[7][8]

ADAI[edit]

Through African Digital Access Initiative, OpenStreetMap Uganda supports schools by providing ICT training and improving access to computers to bridge the digital divide and digital gender gap in education.[9] OpenStreetMap Uganda under My School Today project has developed a program that integrates geospatial information and ICT skills in educational curricula beyond mapping schools. Earlier in 2022, they launched Africa Digital Access Initiative (ADAI), which provides ICT training and improving access to computers to bridge the digital divide in education.[10][11]

Use cases[edit]

OpenStreetMap Uganda has established itself as a useful resource for a variety of internal purposes. Several prominent use cases include:

Urban planning and infrastructure development[edit]

Urban planners and local government agencies are supported by OpenStreetMap Uganda to learn more about current infrastructure and make development plans for the future. The extensive map information makes it easier to pinpoint areas that need to be improved, such as road systems, routes for public transportation, and utility services.[12] OpenStreetMap Uganda and Knight Frank Uganda with support from the USAID under the Domestic Revenue Mobilisation For Development (DRM4D) Project created a comprehensive GIS-enabled property tax valuation rolls to ease collection of property tax for Mbarara City, Masaka City, Gulu City and Lira City.[13][14]

Disaster response and humanitarian aid[edit]

OpenStreetMap Uganda plays a critical role in assisting disaster response activities during emergencies and natural catastrophes. The map data gives important information about the impacted areas, assisting organizations and first responders like Red Cross in navigating the areas and properly planning relief activities.[15][16]

Community development and advocacy[edit]

NGOs and neighborhood associations use OpenStreetMap Uganda to address social issues and promote constructive change. In order to enable targeted interventions and resource allocation, the map data can be used to identify locations with insufficient access to fundamental services, such as healthcare facilities, schools, or clean water sources.[8][17]

Collaboration with Wikimedia User Group Uganda[edit]

Wikimedia User Group Uganda and OpenStreetMap Uganda work closely together to improve the accuracy and usability of information about Uganda. Users can get more contextual information and learn more about certain locations and landmarks by connecting relevant OpenStreetMap features with Wikimedia Projects articles. The two projects work together as a result of the partnership between OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia User Group Uganda, boosting users' access to knowledge and their overall experience.[18][19]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "OpenStreetMap Uganda | Partner Directory | WorkWithUSAID". Work With USAID. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  2. ^ "OpenStreetMap Uganda Company Insights, Tech Stack, and Competitors". 6sense. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  3. ^ opencorporates.com https://opencorporates.com/companies/ug/80020000218083. Retrieved 9 October 2023. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ "Local Chapters/Applications/Uganda - OpenStreetMap Foundation". osmfoundation.org. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  5. ^ Haklay, Mordechai; Weber, Patrick (October 2008). "OpenStreetMap: User-Generated Street Maps". IEEE Pervasive Computing. 7 (4): 12–18. doi:10.1109/MPRV.2008.80. ISSN 1558-2590. S2CID 16588111.
  6. ^ "Editing Standards and Conventions - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Uganda Bureau of Statistics engages in open mapping for resilience with the OpenStreetMap community". OpenDRI. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  8. ^ a b Belliveau, Suzanne (7 September 2022). "Open Source for Equality Case Study: OpenStreetMap Uganda". Open Source for Equality - Hacking Gender Equality Together. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Africa Digital Access Initiative". adailabz.com. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  10. ^ "My School Today". ArcGIS StoryMaps. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  11. ^ "OpenStreetMap in Schools". stories.hotosm.org. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Mapping Uganda's New Cities". OpenStreetMap Calendar. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  13. ^ Byemboijana, Muhamadi (21 May 2022). "Civic Education on Property Tax to Start in Mbarara City". SoftPower News. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Mbarara City projects sh5b in property tax collections this year". New Vision. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Uganda". Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  16. ^ "How OpenStreetMap Uganda Uses DroneDeploy to Quantify Disaster Damage | DroneDeploy". www.dronedeploy.com. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  17. ^ "2021 Events — Open Data Day". opendataday.org. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Collaboration with Wikipedia - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Wikipedia - OpenStreetMap Wiki". wiki.openstreetmap.org. Retrieved 24 May 2023.

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