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Open Data A public good for the public good

Open Data A public good for the public good. A year ago we made data free, accessible, and searchable . We went from this . To this…. In five languages. With more datasets. Accessible on new platforms. With new possibilities for collecting data . Free for anyone to use.

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Open Data A public good for the public good

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  1. Open DataA public goodfor the public good

  2. A year ago we made data free, accessible, and searchable

  3. We went from this

  4. To this…

  5. In five languages

  6. With more datasets

  7. Accessible on new platforms

  8. With new possibilities for collecting data

  9. Free for anyone to use

  10. There is still more to be done

  11. “A health care worker… in a village with a mobile device… can see what is happening to local health…. she can compare her village with others… she can upload her own data… and mobilize the community to demand better or more targeted health programs.” The vision … Robert B. Zoellick, 2010, Washington DC

  12. We need local and geo-coded data

  13. We need more survey data

  14. And administrative data

  15. We need to improve data collection

  16. And train and equip statisticians

  17. There has been progress

  18. Countries are making more data available

  19. And access to data is improving

  20. What’s next?

  21. Open Data involves everyone • Those who use the data: • the public, civil society, researchers, academics • Those who produce the data: • Government bureaucrats, international agencies • Those who set the policy: • support from the top

  22. One example in Tanzania: Uwazi

  23. Local involvement makes a difference

  24. But many countries have weak statistical systems

  25. What are the problems? • Lack of: • clear mandate • trained staff • equipment • resources • a knowledgeable public

  26. What more can we do together? • Remember the vision • Broad access to data that can be used to improve peoples lives • There are opportunities for partnership in: • Improving data access, especially at local level • Capacity building • Innovation, new technology, and new methods for collecting and using data

  27. Thank you

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