About Us
OMDTZ is a non-profit organization in Tanzania competent in geospatial data collection, analysis, management and visualization, training and capacity building, and technological innovations. OMDTZ’s mission is to grow and empower communities to contribute and use open data/maps and technology to attain global development goals and solve local challenges in Tanzania.
Through partnerships with local and international organizations such as the World Bank, the World Food Program (WFP), etc, OMDTZ executes community mapping projects, generates evidence through open data/maps, builds a network of enthusiastic mappers, and enriches OpenStreetMap, a free editable map of the world. The goal is to enable the decision-makers to have access to and design locally-led actions through evidence-based data/maps. For more information, read our blog and check out our website (currently under maintenance)
Our mission is to grow and empower communities that contribute to and use open data and open technology to attain global development goals and solve socio-economic and humanitarian challenges in Tanzania
Our vision is to leverage the power of open data and open technology to attain global development goals and solve socio-economic and humanitarian challenges in Tanzania.
Our Objective
- To raise community awareness on open mapping, open data, open technology and maps throughout Tanzania.
- To engage, train, and further support youth and local communities in open mapping and open data through the use of open-source tools and technologies.
- To capacitate the government and organizations on the use of open data and open-source technologies in making informed and effective decisions to solve socio-economic and humanitarian challenges.
- To sustain and champion the growth of open mapping and OpenStreetMap communities in Tanzania (including hosting annual mapping-stakeholders’ events such as “State of the Map Tanzania”).
- To support and promote innovations from communities that use technology in solving local and international community’s problems.
Our Key Values
Community-Centered Approach
We work closely with local communities, ensuring projects align with local needs for impactful and lasting solutions.
Innovation-Driven
Using the latest technology, we deliver efficient, high-impact results that leverage data and real-time analytics for transformative outcomes.d.
Sustainable, Flexible Solutions
Our adaptable team tailors solutions to each project’s unique needs, with a focus on sustainable, enduring benefits for both communities and the environment..
Open-Source Technology
Our commitment to open-source tools provides cost-effective, adaptable solutions, empowering communities with accessible technology.