01/12/2023 –, Room 3
Langue: English
This proposal aims to present our work in South Sudan, where we have leveraged open geospatial data and mapping tools to empower communities and address pressing challenges. South Sudan, a country recovering from conflict, grapples with recurring floods, climate change impacts, and environmental pollution. Through our initiatives, we have utilized open mapping to foster resilience, enhance disaster preparedness, and drive sustainable development.
Romeo is a South Sudanese, Wikimedian, Open Street Mapper, and a highly skilled professional podcaster and audio storyteller. With a deep commitment to open-source tools and open knowledge, he leverages his expertise in GIS tools like QGIS to address community challenges through mapping. As a Team Leader of the OSM South Sudan team and a member of the Wikimedia community User Group South Sudan, Romeo's leadership has been transformative. His advocacy for open technology and open information has empowered communities and facilitated sustainable development. Romeo's exceptional storytelling abilities as a podcaster shed light on the experiences of refugees, fostering empathy and understanding. Additionally, his contributions to Wikimedia projects have expanded open knowledge, creating a diverse knowledge base for individuals to access and contribute to. Through his journey as a refugee and his dedication to openness and collaboration, Romeo serves as an inspiration, exemplifying the transformative power of open-source tools and knowledge in addressing social challenges and fostering community development.