Open Data’s Impact
Open Data is Changing the World in Four Ways
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Improving Government
9 case studies
account_balanceOpen data is improving government, primarily by tackling corruption and increasing transparency, and enhancing public services and resource allocation.
Empowering Citizens
4 case studies
person_pinOpen data is empowering citizens to take control of their lives and demand change by enabling more informed decision making and new forms of social mobilization, both in turn facilitated by new ways of communicating and accessing information.
Creating Opportunity
6 case studies
trending_upOpen data is creating new opportunities for citizens and organizations, by fostering innovation and promoting economic growth and job creation.
Solving Public Problems
6 case studies
publicOpen data is playing an increasingly important role in solving big public problems, primarily by allowing citizens and policymakers access to new forms of data-driven assessment of the problems at hand. It also enables data-driven engagement producing more targeted interventions and enhanced collaboration.
Impact Depends on Four Factors
Yet there are challenges that must be overcome for Open Data projects to reach their highest potential
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