Why are the media not part of the open data conversation? | IJNet

abernard102@gmail.com 2015-09-19

Summary:

"In early September, hundreds of open data practitioners, civil servants, researchers, technologists and specialists in health, agriculture, governance and education gathered in Tanzania for the first Africa Open Data Conference. But the media were largely missing from the event apart from during the opening plenary by Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, the outgoing president of Tanzania. Why has the international open data agenda not yet captured the imagination of many journalists? At its heart, the push to embrace open data is about growing new businesses, speeding up the flow of information, improving governance and accountability, saving lives and embracing innovative technologies. All topics that the media normally love to cover. There is also an international politics angle to the agenda. At the end of September, world leaders will gather in New York for the UN General Assembly. You might have heard that they will formally agree on the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) which will help guide international development efforts to 2030. But did you know that an International Open Data Charter will also be announced in New York as well as a Global Partnership on Sustainable Development Data? ..."

Link:

http://ijnet.org/en/blog/why-are-media-not-part-open-data-conversation

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oa.new oa.comment oa.events oa.psi oa.policies oa.africa oa.un oa.development oa.media oa.journalism oa.government oa.data oa.south

Date tagged:

09/19/2015, 08:35

Date published:

09/19/2015, 04:35