Open Data and Government

Big Data vs Open Data vs Open Govt

Source:OpenDatanow.com

Open Data … Open Government• Federal Level – continued White House commitment

• National Action Plan• “We the People” online petitions

• Open data to the public – Data.gov

• Participatory budgeting

• Reporting on progress (best practices, metrics)

• Local Level – just starting• Need to explain the what and whys

• WHY: How will it help citizens, increase transparency

• WHAT: Open Data Policy…

• Challenges• Cost, value, political will, engagement by citizens

What do YOU think?What can we do, in government?

What can we do, regionally?

What can citizens do?