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PIF Project Plan

perceived problem statement(s)

Institutions are taking on active roles in OpenStreetMap, particularly humanitarian use of OpenStreetMap. The distributed, networked, open structure of OSM poses a challenge to traditionally structured institutions. It should be easier to understand and engage in the OSM community, whether government, academic, or NGO.

State Department Humanitarian Information Unit has taken a lead in this space. But still faces its own challenges of transformation to a more openly functioning entity. It is therefore ideally placed to examine and address this gap.

proposed solutions/hypothesis

Wide audience guidance, published on GitHub, on topics like

  • organizing mapping events
  • longer term mapping projects
  • educational initiatives
  • imagery processing
  • community engagement and sustainability
  • disputes and handling of borders

Analytical Tools

  • Mapping party planning tools
  • Community monitoring tools
  • Animations, statistics, and progress visualizations
  • More visible reputation and experience in mapping projects

Communication

  • Calendar for institutions doing mapping events/projects
  • Devise voluntary Principals of institutional engagment in OSM
  • use of github tools for project management within MapGive group
  • regular informal (but institutionalized) meeting among OSM engaged institutions

Field Project(s)

  • In country project led by embassy post

steps for validating/major milestones

  • OSMGeoWeek. First test of all hypothesis, learning experience.
  • TeachOSM. Common educational resource
  • YALI Connect Camp. In country project
  • Mapping event at TechCamp. In country project
  • Contribution to OpenCities Guides. Voluntary principals and sharing of public guidance.

#success metrics (how do we know if we're making progress)

  • Easier cross agency - institution collaboration (much less time spinning wheels on communication and coordination)
  • Take of tools/approach without significant time investment by MapGive, but with attribution/reputation

#prospective side/passion projects (e.g. WH Film Festival;)

  • ebola data/tech coordination
  • WH Mapping Party

References

http://www.slideshare.net/CrisisMappers/iccm-2014-ignite-talks-session-1/46 http://new.livestream.com/TheNewSchool/International-Conference-of-Crisis-Mappers/videos/67468282 (at 40:40)

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