Open data can be a powerful resource for informing policies, increasing transparency, and measuring progress. But making data open requires commitment, organization, and technical capacity. We look forward to discussing how to harness the full potential of open data at the Data for Policy conference. Ahead of the meeting, we offer this guide, grouped by common questions, to shape our discussion and serve as a reminder of the progress made to date, the persistent challenges in the open data space, and the opportunities for overcoming those challenges. Based on the conference’s discussion, we will revise and translate this list into an FAQ for general use.
If there are additional questions not covered in this initial edition, please let us know by email at info@opendatawatch.com.