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Open Data portals around Europe: Unveiling Belgium's open data landscape
Belgium presents a diverse array of open data portals, each serving as a gateway to a wealth of information. With numerous regional platforms like datastore.brussels in the Brussels-Capital Region and the Flanders data portal , Belgium offers a rich landscape of open data resources. Central to this ecosystem is Belgium's Open Data Portal , serving as the primary federal data hub and offering a comprehensive collection of datasets from federal, regional, and local authorities, as well as businesses. At the heart of Belgium's Open Data Portal lies a vast depository of resources, including over
Open data and high-value datasets
How can you access open data and high-value datasets? In this lessons you will find out how to access open data, including high-value datasets (i.e. data that has the potential to generate important societal and economic benefits when reused). This lesson is provides a step-by-step access guide to open data and high-value datasets. Through the reading material, you’ll also gain insights in what your rights are and how to access public sector data that cannot be made openly available.
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Open Data Camp 9
Open Data Camp – the weekend ‘unconference’ entirely devoted to open data will be returning for a ninth time, at University of Manchester’s Engineering Building A and B, on the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July 2024.
Shaping Europe's digital future: Interoperability and open data
The European Commission (EC) is championing the digital transformation as a cornerstone for Europe's future, aiming to leverage digital technology for the benefit of both citizens and businesses. As part of its digital strategy, the EC is prioritising interoperability and open data to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth in the digital age. Envisioning a Digital Decade, the EC is determined to bolster Europe’s digital sovereignty and sets standards to lead in the global digital landscape. Emphasising the pivotal role of data, technology, and infrastructure, it aims to shape a Europe fit
Enhancing regional capabilities: The open bydata competence centre in Bavaria
At data.europa.eu, we focus on multiple dimensions of data, including how regional and national data portals contribute to Europe’s digital strategy and the transition to a data-driven society. Today, we will take a look at a real use case: the new open by dat a competence centre ( oc.bydata ) in Bavaria, an initiative dedicated to enhancing the accessibility, usability and integration of open data. For insights from our previous exploration of the respective open.bydata portal in Bavaria, visit our earlier story here . We interviewed the team behind oc.bydata and specifically Mr Luis
Unveiling regional similarities: Discover the EU Twinnings app
Discover the intricacies of regional similarities across Europe with EU Twinnings , an innovative tool accessible through data.europa.eu and aimed at fostering cross-border cooperation and enhancing understanding among European neighbours. By comparing different regions and delving into the nuances of their socio-economic landscapes, individuals can gain valuable insights into the diverse tapestry of Europe's cultural and economic fabric. The EU Twinnings app leverages data from Eurostat , utilising the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) 2021 classification system. This
Celebrating Europe Day: Reflecting on the 'Schuman Declaration' and embracing open data
Today we celebrate Europe Day , commemorating the anniversary of the ‘ Schuman Declaration ’, delivered by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman in 1950. This historic declaration proposed a new form of political cooperation in Europe to prevent future wars among European nations, laying the foundation for the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, whose members agreed to pool coal and steel production. Fostering cooperation and economic integration, this eventually led to what we now know as the European Union, with peace and unity as its core principles. In commemoration of
Business Models of Open Data Intermediaries - Insights from Practice
Open data intermediaries are instrumental in enhancing public and private value generation from open data. They are “third-party actors who provide specialized resources and capabilities to (i) enhance the supply, flow, and/or use of open data and/or (ii) strengthen the relationships among various open data stakeholders” (Shaharudin et al., 2023). Nevertheless, existing and potential business models of open data intermediaries are still insufficiently understood and explored. Based on in-progress research conducted under the ODECO project, this webinar aims to present and invite a discussion
Empowering Europe's workforce: The impact of the European Year of Skills and open data initiatives
The European Year of Skills is an initiative of the European Union to tackle skills gaps and reinforce the EU skills strategy . This initiative seeks to equip individuals with the necessary skills for quality jobs while aiding small and medium enterprises in adapting to evolving workforce demands. Starting on 9 May 2023, the Year saw a multitude of events, this year with a focus on green and digital transitions. How does it work? The European Year of Skills enhances workforce capabilities and drives economic growth by promoting investment in training, aligning skills development with employer
Using open data to explore Belgium’s priorities at the Council of the European Union
The Council of the European Union is one of the three main institutions involved in EU decision-making . It comprises ministers from each EU Member State who negotiate and adopt legislative proposals together with the European Parliament. The Presidency of the Council rotates every 6 months. Following the end of the Spanish Presidency in December 2023, Belgium assumed the presidency from 1 January to 30 June 2024. Hungary will take over in July 2024. You can read more about the priorities of the Spanish Presidency in our previous data story . The presidencies of Belgium, Spain and Hungary