Exploring the Romanian open data portal: empowering transparency and innovation
How data.gov.ro strengthens public access to information
Romania’s national open data portal, data.gov.ro, serves as the country’s central access point for public sector information. Established in 2013, the portal was created to consolidate open datasets from Romanian public institutions and make them accessible to all users in line with international open data principles. The portal plays a crucial role in advancing transparency, efficiency, and digital transformation across governments.
The portal provides clear guidance on open data standards, including machine-readable formats and licensing conditions that enable reuse without restrictive barriers. It offers the Open Government License Romania (OGL ROU 1.0), ensuring that data can be freely used and redistributed by any individual or organisation. The platform hosts thousands of datasets contributed by public bodies across domains such as economy, governance, justice, health and environment, supporting evidence-based policymaking and fostering civic engagement.
Romania’s approach is grounded in a strong legal foundation for the reuse of public sector information. The portal supports interoperability through the DCAT-AP metadata standard, enabling alignment with EU-wide infrastructures and reinforcing Romania’s role within the broader European open data ecosystem. In parallel, the open data maturity assessment highlights the country’s focus on strengthening governance, ensuring metadata quality, and promoting widespread reuse across sectors.
Explore Romania’s available datasets and learn about their open data methodologies. Visit the portal today to discover how open data can support transparency, participation, and positive societal impact.
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