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Unveiling the blueprint: Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment
The impact of open data has long been a subject of interest, with studies aiming to quantify its contributions to the economy and society. However, a comprehensive understanding of open data’s impact has remained elusive, prompting a recent study to focus on developing a clear definition of the impact, incorporating structured methods and indicators. This study emphasises that clearly defining what is measured is essential for accurately assessing the true impact of open data. Conceptualised around the open data value chain, the report ‘ Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment ’ examines
Register now for the webinar ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’
On 15 March 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET , our webinar on ‘Data spaces: experiences from the European Green Deal’ is set to provide valuable insights into the role of data spaces in advancing sustainability within the European data economy. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from experts of the Green Deal Dataspace on its current state of play, lessons learned on building data spaces, best practices, and challenges faced in this endeavor. The European Green Deal provides a plan for Europe to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030 and to become a climate-neutral
Register now for our webinar: Data sovereignty & data governance
Mark your calendars for March 22, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET . Data.europa academy prepares to host an insightful panel discussion titled ‘Data sovereignty & data governance: how can data holders stay in control?’ The session will explore critical topics within the domain of data governance, with a focus on new institutional approaches for data sharing between organisations, including companies and public administrations. This moderated panel discussion marks the start of a series of two webinars. The first one will delve into data sovereignty and governance. It will examine the legal
Discover the insights of our webinar ‘New business models for data driven services’
On Friday 1 March 2024, from 10.00 to 11.00 CET, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘New business models for data-driven services’, exploring the topic of open data for public and private services and fostering sustainable open data ecosystems across Europe. Facilitated by two experts from The Lisbon Council, the interactive session attracted a diverse audience, counting over 500 registrants. The webinar explored the potential reuse of open data from the public sector across various entities, introducing different business models for data-driven public services based on insights from
European open data portals: Region Piemonte leading open data initiatives
Since 2011, the Piemonte Region, in the north of Italy, has been very active in country's open data landscape, enacting a regional law on the publication and reuse of public data via the internet. With 1256 datasets and 14 themes, Piemonte’s Open Data Portal's success reached national attention , positioning it as a model for other Regions. Thanks to a cloud-based initiative to enhance data sharing and use, Piemonte was awarded for the best project for digitalisation in the public sector. The open data portal provides for a wide array of data, and is integrated with the Yucca-Smart Data
Open Data Day 2024: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
From 2 to 8 March 2024, we celebrate the Open Data Day (ODD) , an annual global event dedicated to supporting the culture of open data. Since it was established in 2010, the Open Data Day has been instrumental in promoting the use of open data within communities worldwide, fostering innovation, transparency, and collaboration. This year's ODD, organised by the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN) , involves collaboration from organisations such as Jokkolabs Banjul (Gambia) , Open Knowledge Germany , Open Knowledge Ghana , and Open Knowledge Nepal , all members of the Open Knowledge Network . To
Zero Discrimination Day: Celebrating the 10th anniversary
Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary Zero Discrimination Day, organised by the United Nations and UNAIDS. This year marks its 10th anniversary, a powerful reminder of the fundamental right of every individual to live a life free from discrimination, with dignity and respect. It emphasises the importance of promoting inclusion, compassion, and peace, fostering a global movement for positive change, which starts from spreading awareness and share data about discrimination and unfair treatment. A powerful reminder of the fundamental right of every individual to live a life free from
The social justice system: Leveraging open data for transparent judicial activities
In justice systems worldwide, the transparency of data is vital for trust and fairness towards the citizens. However, when there is a failure in processing data management effectively, public trust in the justice system diminishes. Therefore, it is important for courts to demonstrate openness and clarity in their data usage. What specific measures are European courts implementing to improve transparency and ensure that their data handling practices are more accessible and understandable to the public? Open data can be an effective tool to improve transparency in judicial practices. When data
Learn about the key highlights of the webinar ‘Open data maturity 2023: best practices across Europe‘
On Friday 16 February 2024, from 10.00 to 11.30 CET, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘Open data maturity 2023: best practices across Europe‘ which highlighted Slovakia's and Serbia's accomplishments in the field of open data. With nearly 600 registrants, the event underscored the growing interest and commitment to open data across the continent. An expert from data.europa.eu initiated the session by presenting the ODM results , setting the stage for in-depth country analyses. Following this introduction, the narrative shifted to Serbia . In just two years, Serbia demonstrated
Embracing open data for social justice: A call to action
Today we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice , which underscores the importance of fostering a society where equity and fairness are not just ideals but realities for us all. Initiated by the United Nations, this day serves as a collective call to action, aiming to spotlight issues of poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. A recent article from Harvard highlights the indispensable role of open data in addressing public health inequities, pointing out the broader implications for social justice. The lack of equity in data availability