Unveiling the impact of open data: Insights from the Use Case
Observatory
The Use Case Observatory
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/report/The_Use_Case_Observatory_Volume_2_2.pdf],
an initiative led by data.europa.eu
[https://data.europa.eu/en/academy/stories-use-case-observatory],
serves as comprehensive research aimed at evaluating the impact of
open data across Europe between 2022 and 2025. This project focuses on
analysing 30 reuse cases and aims to contribute with valuable insights
to the broader goals of data.europa.eu while shedding light on the
challenges and successes of open data reuse and impact assessment
methodologies.

Expanding on the findings from the first volume
[https://data.europa.eu/en/doc/use-case-observatory-3-year-monitoring-30-reuse-cases-understand-economic-governmental-social], this
second volume selected 13 reuse cases out of the initial 30 and
categorised them according to the four dimensions of open data impact,
used in the Open Data Maturity studies
[https://data.europa.eu/en/impact-studies/open-data-maturity]:
economic, governmental, social and environmental. These cases were
then closely monitored to evaluate how open data creates impact across
different sectors. 

The learnings are varied and insightful. Not only these cases
demonstrate how open data facilitates economic development, job
creation, and entrepreneurship, but they also underscore the role of
open data in enhancing decision-making, transparency, and
accountability in political processes. On the social dimension, the
use of open data improves public health, fosters inclusivity, and
enhances public services. Finally, the use cases show open data’s
impact on the environment, contributing to address environmental
challenges and support conservation efforts.

While the second volume of the Use Case Observatory highlights the
significant role of open data reuse in the creation of numerous
organisations and applications, it also stresses the importance of
unlocking even greater potential impact across various sectors. This
entails providing continuous support to the reuse community to
identify opportunities for financial growth and fostering a deeper
understanding of how to effectively create and measure the impact of
open data.

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Publication Date/Time
2024-04-24T08:00:00+00:00
The second volume on open data reuse cases over 3 years