February 11, 2021

International day for women and girls in science

To celebrate International day for women and girls in science, Pratikshya Pandey (CEO, Smart Cheli) and Princi Koirala (Co-Founder, Moonlit Solutions), mentors to girls and women in this field, shares insights on universal hurdles girls face in STEM and their provide recommendations.
November 30, 2020

Data Portal – National Innovation Digital Network; mapping innovations across the country

Data portal not only allows users to find innovation across the country in several sectors but one can also add innovation and seek support in terms of capital, human, and other required resources.
November 30, 2020

Tool –MunshiG – Manage your cashflows with ease

Winner of two day Solve-a-thon; MunshiG, is an easy-to-use agriculture cashbook management app specificially designed for farmers with digital Financial Literacy modules
November 30, 2020

Tool – Hawa ko Reporter – Instant air quality check in Nepal

Winner of two day Solve-a-thon; Hawa ko Reporter, provides instant air quality checks and information on COVID-19 on the tip of your fingers. Suggests the level of vulnerability and type of mask you can wear while going out.
October 31, 2020

Video – Women in Data; Members of Steering Committee of WID on opportunities, challenges and way forward for women in STEM

“All the organizations are working towards the same mission and vision and we have come together (as member of steering committee of WID) to solve bigger issues with bigger goals” –Melisha Ghimire from Girls in Tech-Nepal
September 30, 2020

DoLab workshop

Virtual design-thinking workshop completed by WID steering committee which culminated in identifying gaps around gender inclusivity, tech and STEM field in Nepal.
August 11, 2020

Virtual Launch of D4D

To launch Phase II of the D4D programme in Nepal which aims to develop data and information ecosystems at the provincial and local spheres with local stakeholders who have the knowledge and capabilities to demand, produce and use data for evidence-based decision-making that addresses local development challenges.
October 11, 2019

Report – How can data support businesses in Nepal?

To better understand how open data can support business in Nepal, the D4D program supported FACTS Research & Analytics to conduct a study into the need, use and sharing of data by Nepal’s private sector.
May 27, 2019

Call for Application: Training on Quantitative and Qualitative Research Skills

Call for Applications: On behalf of the Data for Development Program implemented by The Asia Foundation in partnership with Development Initiatives, we would like to invite you to an interactive training on Quantitative and Qualitative Research Skills.