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The rise of Open Data in Kazakhstan
E- Homes near an urban center in Kazakhstan. Photo: Shynar Jetpissova / World Bank government and Open Data have already brought visible economic impact to countries around the world. The numbers vary...
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On the road to Open Data: glimpses of the discourse in India
Recently I attended an India Open Data Community meeting organised by the World Bank in New Delhi that brought together government officials, academics, corporates, developers and a few development...
View ArticleKeeping momentum toward India's digital future
The Government of India has recently announced the Digital India program, which aims to transform the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. In addition, the Government has...
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Ideathon: Code for Resilience mixes tech and disaster risk experts to spark...
The first people to arrive at the scene of any natural disaster are almost always members of the affected community. Yet in most cases, disaster response and recovery mechanisms are built from the top...
View ArticleCreating a pioneering Open Data ecosystem in Russia
Two years have passed since the World Bank’s information and communications technologies (ICT) team conducted the world’s first Open Data Readiness Assessment in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region. Shortly...
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Burkina Faso's revolution - an extreme case of open data and government...
Literally translated Burkina Faso means “land of the upright people.” It has long been one of West Africa’s most stable countries, despite having one of world’s lowest GDPs and being surrounded by...
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Big steps toward Ghana’s digital future
“Digitization” is a relatively niche topic in within information and communication technology (ICT), but the demand for “digitization” in the development field has grown significantly over the last few...
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Sharing client perspectives: Crystallizing a digital strategy in the "Pearl...
Known as the “Pearl of Arabia“ for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, the Sultanate of Oman is also striving to adopt economic reforms that are in accordance with global market...
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Energy analytics for access, efficiency and development
Image from Chris Chopyak, who captured the workshop in simple designs and strategic illustrations What do Open and Big Data principles and advanced analytics have to do with energy access and...
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What Open Data can do for Africa’s growing population
Back in June I rushed to take a front seat at one of the World Bank conference rooms to hear Dr. Hans Rosling speak. We had met years ago in Moldova, and just like last time, his talk was sharp, funny...
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Open Data for Business Tool: learning from initial pilots
Citizens in Nigeria participate in a readiness assessment exercise to identify high-priority datasets Around the world, governments, entrepreneurs and established businesses are seeing the economic...
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New report: How Open Data can drive sustainable development
Open Data — data that is freely available online for anyone to use and republish for any purpose — is being widely recognized as a resource with economic and social value.In recent years, several...
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Sustainable Development Goals and Open Data
Open Data for Impact map. Source: http://www.opendataenterprise.org/map/viz/index.html The United Nations (UN) has developed a set of action-oriented goals to achieve global sustainable development by...
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Watching Tanzania leapfrog the digital divide
Digital opportunities are the fuel of the new economy. They have significant impact on both the economy and society. They contribute to growth, create jobs, are a key enabler of increased...
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Need better maps? Take it to the crowd!
A detailed map of the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Open Street Map Amateur mappers the world over have long known that they can support global development, from the comfort of their homes, through...
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