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UID:pretalx-sotm-africa-2023-SSRKBX@pretalx.com
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DESCRIPTION:Governance in OpenStreetMap communities is a pivotal but often 
 underexplored aspect that significantly influences their growth and long-t
 erm sustainability. This panel aims to shed light on the crucial role of g
 overnance within OpenStreetMap communities and initiate a thought-provokin
 g discussion about its potential impact on community direction and resilie
 nce.\n\nOpenStreetMap (OSM) communities are vibrant and collaborative ecos
 ystems where contributors\, enthusiasts\, and organizations come together 
 to map the world. While the focus often centers on mapping data and techni
 cal contributions\, the importance of governance in ensuring efficient dec
 ision-making and equitable representation is equally crucial. This panel d
 iscussion seeks to elevate the significance of governance in OpenStreetMap
  communities and foster a deeper understanding of how it shapes their traj
 ectory.\n\n\nKey points of discussions\n1. What does it mean to open mappi
 ng communities? \n2. How does it affect direction and sustainability\, suc
 cess and failures of the community?\n3. What are the challenges / limitati
 ons / reservations in building or formalizing governance in open communiti
 es?\n4. Potential to get clearer idea on what is expected in governance fo
 r OSMF local chapters
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LOCATION:Room 2
SUMMARY:Governance in open communities - Christine Mhone\, Arnalie Vicario\
 , Geoffrey Kateregga\, State of the Map Africa\, Chisom Ejeh
URL:https://pretalx.com/sotm-africa-2023/talk/SSRKBX/
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UID:pretalx-sotm-africa-2023-HEHCTJ@pretalx.com
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DESCRIPTION:This talk proposal aims to present a comprehensive report on th
 e current state of OpenStreetMap (OSM) in Africa\, based on recent survey 
 data and analysis. The talk will delve into the level of map data coverage
 \, examine the factors driving the growth of OSM communities in different 
 countries\, discuss the challenges and successes of open mapping in Africa
 \, and explore the membership and governance structures of OSM communities
  on the continent.\n\nOpenStreetMap has gained significant traction in Afr
 ica\, empowering local communities and facilitating access to accurate geo
 spatial data. This talk will provide an up-to-date analysis of the state o
 f OSM in Africa\, highlighting the progress made since the 2020 survey and
  shedding light on the challenges\, successes\, and membership structures 
 within OSM communities.
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LOCATION:Auditorium
SUMMARY:Unveiling the State of OpenStreetMap in Africa: Challenges\, Succes
 ses\, and Membership Structures - Geoffrey Kateregga
URL:https://pretalx.com/sotm-africa-2023/talk/HEHCTJ/
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