Geospatial data management, visualisation and map making
About us
OMDTZ is a non-profit organization registered in 2017 and operating across Tanzania. With competence in data collection, data analysis, management and visualization, training and capacity building as well as technological innovations, OMDTZ has executed and promoted community mapping projects, generated maps and mapping awareness, actively pledged open datasets, and continued to build a network of enthusiastic mappers in Tanzania. OMDTZ heavily contributes to open data movement and platforms such as OpenStreetMap (OSM – https://www.openstreetmap.org/).
Training and Capacity Building
OMDTZ provides training to youth (including students) on open mapping techniques and support to develop their technical skills. Additionally, OMDTZ hosts workshops for partners and stakeholders such as the government, public and private sectors on open geospatial tools, open data and how to access data for use.
Technology and innovation
OMDTZ utilizes technological innovations in mapping such as building and flying local made and industrial drones as well as the development of high-accuracy GPS units. OMDTZ supports youth in pursuit of technology and innovation through different initiatives i.e Open Skies Fellows (https://openskiesfellows.org/)
Data management, analysis and visualization
OMDTZ manages data using open-source tools, uses Python scripts for data quality checks and Quantum GIS (QGIS), R Studio and other open-source tools for visualization. OMDTZ analyzes data and develops thematic maps, static maps and online interactive maps to create insights for decision-making at different levels.
Data collection
OMDTZ employs innovative and cost-efficient methodologies of community mapping to work with community mappers and harness local knowledge through advanced open-source tools that collect and ensure high-quality data.
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Areas of Expertise
Supercomputer for big data processing
Facilitating data collection and community mapping
Imagery Processing (Conversion, Compression)
ODK Server deployment and management
WebMap development and hosting
Drones (imagery acquisition and data processing)
Capacity building on open geospatial data and tools
How do you make use of @openstreetmap (OSM) data?
— OpenMap Development Tanzania (@OMDTZ) August 4, 2023
Do you know how much attribute information OSM data has?
Attached is a snapshot of part of Dar es Salaam's Kisutu and Mchafukoge wards showing building floors (building storeys) created with @qgis .#OpenData #GIS pic.twitter.com/kFIwM3lNGS
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