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Advanced GNU/Linux user who maps on free time and uses FLOSS tools generally.

Mapping for Algeria

Prospective

Algeria is still has light maps, while started writing this it was less then 40MB (Compressed Binary in Osmand).

I don’t think individuals nor public/private sector organizations can build high quality map that reflect reality on the ground with separate efforts. Mapping requires large pool of resources: people, time, software, equipment. This is a very long term project and never done. It requires continuous updates and maintenance.

What’s really needed is more Geographic “Open Data” from local companies and organization that already had them already collected and more focus on Open Technologies in education.

Data Broken Loops / Gaps

Market share of map services

Google on the lead. Integrated services, Frequent snaps, AI auto trace and activity monitor, Large user group specially business owners.

Algerian Local Backup of OSM data

At least for Algeria and neighbor countries?

Aerial & High-Precision Satellite Imagery

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Missing roads and broken imagery alignment

What’s needed: GPS traces (Some concern about privacy and security)

Who can provide it with minimum effort:

• All communication businesses.
• All servicing.
• All transport, distribution & delivery businesses.
• All emergency, safety and security departments.

Broken Address Book (geocode / reverse-geocode)

What’s needed: Street and Residence Addresses and ZIP code map

Not sure if people will be able to collect tabular data of: Street/Residence name, ZIP, GPS, Administrative area (Province/District/Commune)

Who can provide it with some effort (to point it on map):

• Postal services
• Water distribution service
• Electricity & Gas distribution service
• Telecom providers
• Administrations
• Civil Protection and Medical Emergency

Zipcode Storm

Zip-codes are in a mess. Previously, they were based on administrative divisions. Around a decade ago, they were changed to be based on nearest post office service point. People still using old codes :D.

`AABBB`: `AA` Wilaya/District ID number, `BBB` is post office number in that Wilaya/District.

Long list … :| #### Emergency map #### Disability access map #### Public transport map #### Official gov offices map #### Touristic locations and hotels map