The benefits of open data for the Global South | UA Foundation | Promoting Open Access

"The results of our 12 in-depth case studies from around the world are now out. The report Open Data in Developing Economies: Toward Building an Evidence Base on What Works and How offers a hard look at the results of open data projects from the developing world.

Our conclusion: the enthusiasm is justified – as long as it’s tempered with a good measure of realism, too. Here are our six major takeaways: The Conversation | How open data can help the Global South, from disaster relief to voter turnout."