Open Data

  1. Implementing an Open Data Initiative
    1. Developing an Open Data Strategy
      1. Defining Goals and Objectives
        1. Identifying Key Stakeholders
          1. Government Agencies
            1. Civil Society Organizations
              1. Private Sector Partners
                1. General Public
                2. Selecting Priority Datasets
                  1. Criteria for Selection
                    1. Stakeholder Input
                  2. Creating an Open Data Policy
                    1. Mandating Open by Default
                      1. Defining Roles and Responsibilities
                        1. Data Governance Structures
                        2. Technical Infrastructure and Platforms
                          1. Choosing a Data Portal Solution
                            1. CKAN
                              1. Socrata
                                1. Custom Solutions
                                2. Establishing Data Publishing Workflows
                                  1. Data Preparation
                                    1. Quality Assurance
                                      1. Metadata Creation
                                      2. Automating Data Updates
                                        1. Scheduled Data Refresh
                                          1. Real-Time Data Feeds
                                        2. Fostering a Data-Literate Culture
                                          1. Internal Training and Capacity Building
                                            1. Data Skills for Staff
                                              1. Workshops and Seminars
                                              2. User Engagement and Community Outreach
                                                1. Feedback Mechanisms
                                                  1. User Support Channels
                                                  2. Hosting Hackathons and Data Challenges
                                                    1. Problem Definition
                                                      1. Collaboration with Developers and Innovators

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                                                  5. Applications and Impact of Open Data

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                                                  7. Challenges, Risks, and Governance