Pmlozeau

2009 days ago

Participants agreed that simply encouraging cities to open data, whether through the creation of an open data portal or any other means, is insufficient to meet resident needs. The ultimate goal of open data, rather, is for residents to make use of data to engage government and advocate for their needs, ensuring a healthy democratic process.

Open cities enter a new era: key takeaways from the Open Cities Summit

sunlightfoundation.com

In September 2018 the Sunlight Foundation’s Open Cities team co-hosted the Open Cities Summit, a biennial gathering of open government advocates, civil society, civil servants, and others working at the local level.