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
Case Studies & Success Stories
Canada charity tax fraud example
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
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)
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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