benedcto adam
Benedcto Adamu is a GIS person, making significant contributions to the mapping community, proficiency in data collection, analysis, and visualization. His comprehensive understanding of GIS software and tools, along with spatial analysis and remote sensing expertise, allows him to solve complex geospatial challenges and provide valuable insights for decision-making.Benedcto dedicated to open-source mapping and passion for using geospatial technology to address real-world problems have garnered respect in the field, benefiting institutions and organizations relying on precise and up-to-date spatial data. I'm working as Associate GIS & Data Manager at OMDTZ.
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Open mapping platforms such as OpenStreetMap (OSM) have revolutionized access to geographic data by offering a collaborative and open-source approach to map creation and maintenance. These platforms are especially valuable in regions where conventional mapping tools and data are either outdated, inaccessible, or prohibitively expensive. In underserved and resource-constrained communities, however, significant challenges persist in ensuring that the map data is current, detailed, and reflective of local realities. Limitations in infrastructure, digital skills, financial resources, and access to high-quality imagery all contribute to gaps in spatial data coverage, particularly in rapidly changing urban and peri urban environments
To address these challenges, this proposal introduces a cost-effective, scalable methodology that leverages street-level 360-degree imagery to enhance open mapping efforts in resource-limited contexts. By utilizing affordable consumer-grade 360° cameras, smartphones, and community-led data collection techniques, we propose a practical approach that can be deployed in diverse environments with minimal technical barriers. The use of Mapillary platforms as allows contributors to upload and share imagery openly, supporting global OSM editing and validation activities.
At the heart of this approach is the principle of community participation. Local volunteers, especially youth and members of existing mapping communities, can be trained to capture 360° imagery by walking, biking, or driving through their neighborhoods. These community members are uniquely positioned to access areas that might be unreachable or unsafe for outsiders, while also bringing contextual knowledge that enhances the interpretation and annotation of collected imagery. The combination of local insight and digital tools ensures that the resulting data is not only geographically accurate but also socially meaningful.