Lesson
Mid- and long-term sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures
Curious about the relevance of (open) data portals in the mid- and long-term? This lesson is all about understanding how open data ecosystems ensure that open data portals remain relevant for years to come. Through e-learning and reading materials, you’ll explore future-proof portal models designed by users of the European data portal, and new approaches to add value to existing portal’s resources.
About this lesson
- Level:
- Advanced
- Course:
- Moving towards data spaces
- Theme:
- Portal
- Format:
- E-learning, Reading
Lesson materials
This is the eLearning related to the lesson 'Mid- and long-term sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures'. This eLearning is offered in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish.
This report sets out how portals can move from setup to sustainability, with recommendations in each of five key areas: governance, finance, architecture, operations, and metrics. It is the first of two reports that explore the sustainability of open data portals across Europe.
Ensuring the economic sustainaiblity of open data portals: Understanding the impact and financingReading
This report sets out how portals can create such an environment by improving how they monitor open data use and impact, at the same time as ensuring efficiency in the delivery of the many functions governments need to carry out. It is the second of two reports that explore the sustainability of open data portals across Europe.
Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures: Summary overview and key recommendationsReading
This report provides a summary of the 6 reports in the series on Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures.
This report discusses how to measure the use and impact of portals and how to select attributes to measure. It also discusses developing macro- and micro-economic indicators through reuse. It is the first report in a series of six on Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures.
This report discusses the importance of measuring the economic impact of open data, the use of micro-economic metrics, and how the reuse of open data can support in this matter. It is the second report in a series of six on Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures.
This report discusses a new approach to create an automated assessment of the reuse of data. The report elaborates on an example to guide portals through crucial aspects for an automated assessment of data reuse and increase engagement from customers. It is the third report in a series of six on Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures.
This report devises a toolkit based on 3 business cases, 4 financing models, and 20 cost considerations that can support portals to develop a funding strategy. It is the fourth report in a series of six on Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures.
This report highlights ten different ways in which open data portals can be structured to ensure sustainability and added value. It also offers indicators and guidelines for portal owners that help guarantee the quality, realise active use, and improve user experience. It is the fifth report in a series of six on Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures.
The 6th and last report in the Sustainability of (open) data portal infrastructures series delves into the two most common issues open data portals face and provides suggestions for how to overcome them.