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Technology can improve public sector operations and service delivery in multiple ways. For this reason, the European Commission has developed the Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) . This observatory is dedicated to monitoring, analysing, and disseminating the use of emerging technologies within the public sector in Europe. Managed by the Directorate-General for Informatics and the Joint Research Centre, the PSTW serves as a vital resource for understanding how technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain are transforming public services. One of the key components of the PSTW is
In January we started the year by hosting the webinar ‘ Navigating the European data strategy: the progress towards the single market of data ’, providing participants with valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape of open data. With over 1 100 registrants the webinar sparked a lot of interest in the open data community, highlighting the topic’s relevance. The webinar aimed to offer attendees a comprehensive understanding of key EU data policies. Experts from the European Commission elaborated on major legislative drivers that are shaping European data policies, focusing specifically
What is the European data strategy, and how is it shaping the future of data governance in Europe? In this lesson, you will explore the key objectives behind the strategy, its role in creating a single market for data, and the policies and initiatives driving data innovation and collaboration across Europe.
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Mark your calendars for the latest webinar of our data spaces series . On Friday, 14 February 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET, we will explore the intersection of open data and finance during the engaging webinar ‘ Data spaces: experience from the European Financial Data Space ’. In line with the European Data Strategy , the European Commission has outlined a framework for the creation of Common European Data Spaces in a number of strategic fields. The purpose of these data spaces is to make a wider range of data available for access and reuse, with the goal of creating a single market for data

Open data is revolutionising the educational sector by providing unprecedented access to information and resources. Schools and universities across Europe are increasingly leveraging open data to enhance learning experiences and improve educational outcomes. For instance, data.europa.eu offers over 37 000 datasets related to education, culture and sport . These datasets enable educators to tailor their teaching methods, making education more interactive and data-driven . The Open Data Impact Map highlights how open data is used globally, with data from 90 countries and more than 1600
The Data Summit Luxembourg 2025, organised by the Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS), the leading event dedicated to showcasing the value creation potential of public sector data. Secondary use of data holds vast potential, but many challenges exist in finding and accessing the data you need. By making data more accessible and discoverable, we can unlock the potential of existing data and pave the way for innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover innovative approaches, connect with data professionals from academia, government, and industry, fostering meaningful

The Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) , implemented by the European Union and applicable since 12 January 2025, aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and evidence-based evaluation of medical technologies. By establishing a framework for joint clinical assessments among EU Member States, the HTA enhances decision-making processes, reduces duplication of efforts, and promotes equitable access to innovative healthcare solutions across Europe. Part of the HTA’s success is the connection to open data. Open data ensures that the evidence base for clinical assessments is accessible
It is that time of the year again - the annual Open Data Maturity webinar is just around the corner. Join us for the ‘Open data maturity in Europe 2024: best practices and key takeaways’ webinar taking place on Friday, 28 February from 10:00 to 11:30 CET. On 16 December 2024, the tenth Open Data Maturity (ODM) report was published. This annual assessment tracks the progress of European countries in promoting and facilitating the availability and reuse of public sector information. The report serves as both a source of inspiration for advancing open data efforts and as a benchmarking tool to
Join us for a new webinar in the successful data spaces series, 'Data spaces: experience from the European Financial Data Space', taking place on Friday, 14 February 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET. In this session, experts from the European Commission will share insights on the European Financial Data Space (EFDS), guiding you through experiences, challenges, and lessons learned from its implementation. Gain valuable knowledge on how the EFDS is transforming financial data management and enhancing interoperability across Europe. This webinar will also highlight the strategic importance of the

Ukraine’s data.gov.ua is the country’s national open data portal, offering over 80,000 datasets across a variety of sectors, including economy , health , and infrastructure . Developed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the platform provides free access to government data, supporting transparency and empowering citizens, researchers, and businesses to make data-driven decisions. The most popular dataset on the platform relates to vehicles and their owners, reflecting the practical applications of open data. Additionally, the tag "harvesting" stands out with over 13,000 references