Open Data Handbook

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Open Data Handbook provides guides, case studies and resources for government & civil society on the 'what, why & how' of open data.

Target Customer

Civil servants, activists, journalists, researchers, politicians, developers, and others in government or civil society exploring open data.

Key Differentiator

Comprehensive, multilingual open data resource including guides, value stories, and a curated resource library with built-in translation and contribution options.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content.

Pain Points

1Lack of clear concepts around open data (definition, scope, and best practices).
2Need for practical guidance on opening up data (processes, governance, quality, publication).
3Desire for real-world examples and evidence of value (case studies, success stories, and metrics).

Key Features

1Open Data Guide covering legal, social and technical aspects of open data.
2Value Stories highlighting social and economic value and applications of open data.
3Resource Library with articles, guides, presentations and videos.
4Multi-language support and translation tools (Languages listed in the content).
5Contribution and translation workflows (Contributing To The Handbook, Translating the Guide).

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Civil Servant
2Activist
3Journalist
4Researcher
5Politician
6Developer

Client Results

1Open data can increase transparency and democratic control, enable participation, and drive innovation and efficiency in government services.
2Examples cited include: Finnish tax-related open data and Denmark/UK examples that illustrate public spending transparency and service improvements.
3Canada example: open data cited as contributing to saving about $3.2 billion in charity tax fraud.

Competitive Advantages

1Clear, widely-accepted definition of open data (Open Definition) to ensure interoperability and reusability across datasets.
2Emphasis on interoperability to enable combining datasets from different sources (reducing fragmentation).
3Examples and value stories demonstrate real-world social and economic benefits.

Key Benefits

1Understanding what open data is and why it matters.

2Practical guidance on opening up data and improving data quality.

3Access to real-world value stories and use cases across government and society.

4A centralized library of open data resources and translation/contribution workflows.

Case Studies & Success Stories

Canada charity tax fraud example

Case #1

Open data is described as having helped save Canada about C$3.2 billion in charity tax fraud.

Finland tax transparency and other openness examples

Case #2

Examples cited include Finland’s ‘tax tree’ and other open data initiatives that improve transparency in government spending.

Public-facing transparency examples (e.g., findtoilet.dk, mapumental, mapnificent)

Case #3

Demonstrates how open data enables public services and information discovery (toilet locations, travel/commute visualization).

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Guides, case studies and resources for government & civil society on the 'what, why & how' of open data. Includes an Open Data Guide, Value Stories and a Resource Library.

Target Market

Government agencies, civil society organizations, policymakers, researchers, journalists, and developers interested in open data.

Unique Value Proposition

A comprehensive, multilingual, practical handbook that combines conceptual guidance with real-world examples and a curated resource library to advance open data in government and civil society.

Technical Requirements

Not specified; content indicates multilingual support (Languages list) and translation capabilities.

Pricing Model

Not specified; donation option is available (Donate).

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