Open Data is data that is open to anyone, free to use, re-use or redistribute.
There are two dimensions of data openness:
There are two dimensions of data openness:
- The data must be legally open, which means it must be placed in the public domain, or under liberal terms of use with minimal restrictions.
- The data must be technically open, which means it must be published in electronic formats that are machine readable and preferably non-proprietary, so that anyone can access and use the data using common, freely available software tools.
Implementation Strategies
- Best Practices
- The World Bank
- Policy
- City of San Jose
- Building Public Support
- Open Data Institute
- Financing
- Open Data Initiative
Open Data Models
Citizens ConnectAn app that facilitates civic engagement through access to an open database.
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The Project ProvenanceAn app that creates transparency in manufacturing practices through product information.
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PanjivaSearch engine encompassing rare government data for products, suppliers, and shipping services.
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