Event Details
Norwegian Refugee Council: CKAN in a Humanitarian Context
19 February 2025 01:00 PM UTC
Discover how the NRC Data Exchange is transforming humanitarian efforts through seamless and secure data sharing. Built on CKAN, it empowers organizations to access and share critical data efficiently.

Join us for the next CKAN Monthly Live, where we’re shining the spotlight on the NRC Data Exchange.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is setting a remarkable example of how data can drive humanitarian efforts. In collaboration with the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN), NRC has implemented a CKAN-based data catalog designed to enhance its operations by making critical datasets more accessible and interoperable. On February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM UTC, CKAN Monthly Live will spotlight this transformative project.

About the project

In 2024, NRC introduced an internal CKAN data catalog, giving 8,000 staff access to 60 essential datasets spanning 12 programs. This initiative aims to simplify data discovery and interoperability by consolidating datasets into a single, centralized platform. Built using CKAN’s flexible and open-source capabilities, including its "out-of-the-box" front and back-end features, the catalog is seamlessly integrated with other NRC data initiatives like governance, collection, and visualization.

By equipping humanitarian workers with streamlined data tools, NRC is breaking barriers to collaboration and enabling data-driven decision-making in the field.

What You’ll Learn

Join this webinar to discover how NRC is leveraging CKAN for humanitarian purposes. Here’s what attendees can expect to learn:

  • Real-world Implementation Insights: Practical lessons from deploying CKAN in a humanitarian organization.
  • Key Humanitarian Use Cases: Learn about NRC’s productized features, such as Kobo connections and visualization builders, which address specific challenges in the field.
  • Enhanced Data Security: Explore the new API Token Usage Monitoring extension, a cutting-edge tool developed to track API key activity and bolster data governance.

Agenda

The session, led by Nadine Levin (Data Product Manager at NRC) and Andres Vazquez (Software Developer at OKFN), will dive deep into:

  1. NRC Exchange: An overview of NRC’s CKAN data catalog, its goals, and impact.
  2. Humanitarian Use Cases: Challenges faced by NRC and how CKAN helped resolve them, along with recommendations for similar organizations.
  3. API Token Usage Monitoring: A closer look at this newly developed CKAN extension and how it enhances security and data governance.

Meet the Speakers

Nadine Levin

Data Product Manager, Norwegian Refugee Council

Nadine specializes in creating scalable, open-source solutions to improve data accessibility and automation for humanitarian operations. Before joining NRC, she worked at Amazon and IBM, where she developed and managed data-driven products at scale. Based in Berlin, Germany, Nadine is a leader in applying technology for social good.

Andres Vazquez

Software Developer, Open Knowledge Foundation

A staunch advocate of open data and free software, Andres has spent over a decade advancing civic and government technology. He currently focuses on CKAN development and works to make data more accessible and actionable. Based in Córdoba, Argentina, Andres brings a wealth of experience in open-source solutions.

Don’t Miss It!

This is a must-attend session for anyone passionate about using open data and technology to address global challenges.

Details

  • Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2024
  • Time: 13:00 UTC
  • How long: 60 mins
  • Language: English
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Meetings agenda

  1. Welcome and introductions – 10 min
  2. Presentation from Nadine & Andres – 30 min
  3. Discussion / Q&A – 15 min
  4. Community announcements and sharing (if any) – 2 min
  5. Closing – 3 min

You can have a look at the [CKAN Monthly Live] Meeting Doc. Feel free to add items and things you’d like to discuss to the agenda.

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We look forward to seeing you all on CKAN Monthly Live!

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