Announcements
IDI releases report into World Bank’s investments in SE Asia
Inclusive Development International, in collaboration with Bank Information Center, Accountability Counsel, Urgewald, 11.11.11, Ulu Foundation and Tarkapaw Youth Group, has released an investigative report into the International Finance Corporation’s hidden investments in Southeast Asia. Read their full release below.—Out of control: The World Bank’s reckless private ...
ODM to host Open Data Day Vientiane
In coordination with the International Open Data Day, Open Development Mekong, in collaboration with the Faculty of Forestry Science, National University of Laos, is hosting an event in Vientiane to begin to build a community of open data* enthusiasts among students, researchers, professors, and civil ...
SERVIR-Mekong seeks Science and Data Lead
Open Development Initiative partners SERVIR-Mekong are seeking experienced candidates for a key position in their team. Please see below for their call for applications, and see their website for more detail on how to apply.The Science and Data Lead is the principal technical expert in ...
ODM, Land Portal host Open Data Festival in Yangon
You’re invited! Phandeeyar, Open Development Mekong and the Land Portal Foundation are pleased to invite you to an International Open Data Festival on 26 February from 5 p.m to 9 p.m at the the Phandeeyar event space.The festival has a dynamic program featuring a talk ...
Earthrights International releases statement on IFC/Tata Mundra coal plant case
EarthRights International has released a statement on the status of their case against the International Finance Corporation in federal court in Washington D.C.“Local fishing communities and farmers represented by EarthRights International (ERI) are suing the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in federal court in Washington, D.C. ...
MRLG invites participants for Mekong customary tenure dialogue
The Mekong Region Land Governance Project is seeking participants for an online dialogue on Recognition of Customary Tenure in the Mekong region, taking place between February 13-24, 2017.Please see below for their invitation, register for attendance at their website, and contact info@mrlg.org for more information.—YOU ...
CFI announces data journalism training program for ASEAN countries
CFI, France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development’s media cooperation agency, has launched a training program to support news organizations execute empowering data journalism projects. They are accepting applications until March 8, 2017.See below for the full announcement text and visit their website for more details.LAUNCH DATE06-02-2017CLOSING DATE2017-03-08 ...
EarthRights International hosts Mekong Legal Advocacy Institute
EarthRights International has hosted the annual Mekong Legal Advocacy Institute forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand bringing together 15 fifteen young lawyers and campaigners from the six Mekong countries: Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.Read more about this event and its outcomes at their blog ...
EITI calls for structured open data disclosures from government, industry
The Extractive Industries Transparency Iniative has proposed that its data disclosure model be used as a leveraging tool for institutional embrace of structured open data disclosures in the state and private sectors of developing countries. Mr Djibi Sow, Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister and Chair ...
Lao PDR is to undertake MRC’s prior consultation on its new hydropower development plan in Pak Beng
The Lao government has notified the Mekong River Commission (MRC) that it will seek the the MRC’s prior consultation on the Pak Beng hydropower project in Oudomxay province. See the full release below, and at the MRC’s website. —Vientiane, Lao PDR, 7 November 2016 – The ...
