This presentation defines open data, and shares examples of potential social and economic benefits. It discusses risks and challenges when implementing open data initiatives.
Open data can help governments, businesses, and organizations share huge amounts of information with the public that can be used and re-used for a variety of social and economic purposes.
The report details the programme’s objectives for developing leadership through peer-to-peer networks, methodology, daily activities, and participant feedback at the Open Data Institute (ODI).
Open data as a policy area is not more than five years old.
For the international development community, open data is most often viewed as a tool to target aid money more effectively, track progress, and promote transparency.