The original post by Savita Bailur, Open Data Research Lead of the Web Foundation, could be found here. (Last) February 21, is International Open Data Day. Over 150 hackathons are being held around the world. We, at the Web Foundation, are joining in the fun and helping to organise open data events in Indonesia and […]
Indonesia moves up 16 ranks in the 2014 Open Data Barometer
Today, the World Wide Web Foundation has released the second edition of the Open Data Barometer. This 86-country study analyses global trends in open data, and provides a comparative view on countries and regions, using a blend of primary and secondary research data, with the aim of uncovering the true impact of open data around […]
Open Data Barometer highlights the need for governments to increase open data efforts
Original post from the World Wide Web Foundation: The second edition of our Open Data Barometer, released today, shows that hard work lies ahead if Open Government Data (OGD) is to live up to its full potential and deliver truly transformative impacts. Governments worldwide have acknowledged the potential of OGD to reduce corruption, increase transparency, and […]
Recognise the Internet as a human right, says Sir Tim Berners-Lee as he launches annual Web Index
Original post from the World Wide Web Foundation: Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web and founder of the Web Foundation, has called for the Internet to be recognised as a basic human right. At the release of the 2014-15 Web Index — the world’s first measure of the Web’s contribution to social, economic […]
From open data to a right to data: A response to the UN Data Revolution report
Original post from the World Wide Web Foundation: “Data are the lifeblood of decision-making and the raw material for accountability,” says a new UN report. We couldn’t agree more. At a recent workshop with the Independent Expert Advisory Group’s lead author, Claire Melamed, participants (including Publish What You Fund, ONE Campaign, Open Data Watch and […]
Enabling the Data Revolution: Announcing the 3rd International Open Data Conference 2015
Original post from the World Wide Web Foundation: The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the World Bank and the Government of Canada have just announced the 3rd International Open Data Conference, to be held in May 27-29, 2015, in Ottawa, Canada. The Web Foundation is delighted to join the hosts and a distinguished group of […]