New World Bank partnership to bring benefits of open data to developing countries | Articles | FutureGov - Transforming Government | Education | Healthcare

"The World Bank is working together with the Open Data Institute and the Open Knowledge Foundation on a three-year project designed to help policy makers and citizens in developing countries understand and exploit the benefits of open data ... The project will include scoping the state of open data; assessing the readiness of countries to open up – and use – their data; training government officials, other policy makers, and civil society; undertaking research and producing guidelines on the best use of open data; and producing case studies of impact.  According to Gavin Starks, CEO of the ODI, the project will enable more countries and citizens to discover innovative solutions to their most pressing socio-economic issues. It will drive economic growth and enable people to unlock previously unforeseen benefits and opportunities ... With an initial budget of $1.25m in year one, the three founding organisations are looking for other partners to join them on the project. Interested parties should contact the ODI or Open Knowledge Foundation to find out more."