OpenGeoCommunity One: implementation

[hfu]

OpenGeoCommunity One とは

OpenGeoCommunity for Global Refugee Forum (GRF) 2023 による第一のプレッジです。その内容は https://github.com/Kenyat1989/OpenGeoCommunity-for-2023 にあるように、次の通りです。

Name of entity submitting

The OpenGeoCommunity for GRF2023, led by the UN Smart Maps Group of the UN Open GIS Initiative

Summary heading for this pledge

Bridging Digital Divides: Offline Web and GIS Skills Training for Refugees; Empowering refugees with web and GIS skills using UNVT Portable for offline training.

Pledge description

The OpenGeoCommunity for GRF2023, led by the UN Smart Maps Group of the UN Open GIS Initiative, The UN Smart Maps Group and UN Open GIS Initiative have committed to a pledge to empower refugees through geospatial information technology over the medium to long term.

This initiative involves providing refugees with essential web and Geographic Information System (GIS) skills, utilizing tools like UNVT (United Nations Vector Tile Toolkit) Portable powered by Raspberry Pi. The program is designed to facilitate learning in environments even remote from the internet and power grids, emphasizing the potential for offline digital skills training.

By doing so, it seeks to explore the possibility of refugees becoming digital talents who can contribute to the public good. The pledge also focuses on disseminating this technology to a broader audience, underlining a commitment to preventing the creation of more refugees.

KPI for this initiative includes implementing digital skills training for 100 refugees by 2027 and establishing a system capable of responding to crisis situations, thereby contributing to the prevention and resolution of refugee issues.

To enhance this pledge, the following contributions can be integrated: Training Documentation for Web Mapping: Developing comprehensive training materials specifically for web mapping would be crucial in equipping refugees with the necessary skills to utilize GIS technologies effectively.
Tools for Localization in Local Languages: Providing tools that support localization in various local languages, such as Arabic. This is particularly important as it ensures that the training and resources are accessible to refugees from different linguistic backgrounds, broadening the initiative's impact.

These contributions aim to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of the training provided to refugees, ensuring that they can fully leverage the potential of geospatial technologies. By focusing on localization and comprehensive training documentation, the initiative can be more inclusive and impactful, catering to the diverse needs of refugees across different regions.

Expected impact of the pledge in one sentence

Bridging Digital Divides: Offline Web and GIS Skills Training for Refugees; This pledge aims to empower refugees by providing them with essential offline digital and GIS skills, potentially transforming them into digital talents who contribute to the public good and aid in preventing and resolving refugee issues.

Linked to the Multi-stakeholder pledge

• Closing the Digital Gender Gap
• Expanding Connected Education for Refugees through the Refugee Connected Education Challenge
• Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention

アーキテクチャ

OpenGeoCommunity One を実装するための基本的なアーキテクチャとして、@hfu は次のアーキテクチャを提案します。

ここでは、OpenGeoCommunity One の実装に向けたアイディアを交換していきましょう。

[hfu]

オフラインという縛りをどこまで尊重するかによって提供メニューが変わってきます。

完全オフラインという縛りに対してもプロダクトを作ることができますが、一方で、オフライン縛りを緩和する、あるいはそもそもオフライン縛りがないことを前提とする、という形で考えても、価値のあるプロダクトを構成することができます。

重要なことは、プロダクトのコンセプトをある程度早めに合意して、共有したコンセプトのもとに作り込みを行うことです。

パーソナル・オフラインをビジョン、探究をミッションととりあえず形容したとして、ビジョン重めのプロダクトにするか、ミッション重めのプロダクトにするか、は意思決定事項だと思います。

現時点では @hfu は、ミッション重めに作り始めて、実際のプログラムとか実際の recipient がわかってきた時にオフライン縛りを強化したり緩和したりして調整する、というアプローチが良いのかもしれないと思っています。