European open data portals: France unlocking transparency and
innovation
The open data platform for French public data
[https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/] stands as France's cornerstone for open
data, fostering transparency and innovation in public services.
Launched in 2011 by the Etalab [https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/] mission
and operated by the Interministerial Digital Directorate
[https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/], this platform democratises access to
diverse datasets, promoting collaborative data use and citizen
engagement.

The French open data portal caters to data producers, re-users, and
citizens alike. It empowers producers to share data transparently,
enables re-users to access and utilise diverse datasets, and provides
citizens with a gateway to explore information freely. With over
47,613 datasets available, the platform serves as a reservoir of
knowledge for various stakeholders.

One notable use case on the portal is the Weak Signals project
[https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/pages/onboarding/signaux_faibles/],
designed to identify early signs of business distress using data from
the Sirene database
[https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/datasets/base-sirene-des-entreprises-et-de-leurs-etablissements-siren-siret/].
By analysing financial, employment, and social data, it forecasts
company failures and enables timely interventions, promoting
resilience in the business ecosystem. 

Through collaboration with government agencies and comprehensive data
pooling, Weak Signals empowers officials to effectively support
fragile businesses, ensuring timely intervention and strategic
assistance. With significant impact and engagement from over 500 user
agents, including 50 Commissioners for Restructuring and Prevention of
Business Difficulties, this project demonstrates the value of
data-driven strategies in fostering economic stability.

Unlock the potential of open data by exploring France’s open data
portal [https://www.data.gouv.fr/fr/] and discover how open data
initiatives are driving innovation and resilience in France's digital
landscape. Join the movement towards transparent and collaborative
data use and stay tuned for more insights and updates on France's open
data journey.

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Publication Date/Time
2024-03-29T09:00:00+00:00
Fostering collaboration and resilience in France's digital landscape