Open Data Principles And Open Data in Egyptian Elections

1. Open Data in Egyptian ElectionsOpen Data in Egyptian Elections
By: Haitham NabilBy: Haitham Nabil

2. Open Election DataOpen Election Data
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Election management bodies produce andElection management bodies produce and
collect large amounts of datacollect large amounts of data
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The data collected by these public institutionsThe data collected by these public institutions
is,is, by lawby law, public data, public data
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Making data 'open' refers toMaking data 'open' refers to
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freely and easily usedfreely and easily used
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ReusedReused
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redistributedredistributed

3. Open Election Data PrinciplesOpen Election Data Principles
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TimelyTimely
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DetailedDetailed
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Available for FreeAvailable for Free
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AnalyzableAnalyzable
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Non-proprietary formatNon-proprietary format
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Permanently availablePermanently available

4. TimelyTimely
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Election data should be made available asElection data should be made available as
quickly as necessary for it to be usefulquickly as necessary for it to be useful
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Examples:Examples:
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Citizens need information on how to registerCitizens need information on how to register
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Which parties or candidates are runningWhich parties or candidates are running
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Where to voteWhere to vote
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Data must be frequently updatedData must be frequently updated
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Releasing data in a timely mannerReleasing data in a timely manner
demonstrates that the process is trustworthydemonstrates that the process is trustworthy

5. DetailedDetailed
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Election data should be available at the finestElection data should be available at the finest
possible level of granularity or detailpossible level of granularity or detail
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ExamplesExamples
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Polling Stations AddressesPolling Stations Addresses
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Voters ListVoters List
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Constituencies and CandidatesConstituencies and Candidates
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Elections ReultsElections Reults
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Necessary for promoting transparency andNecessary for promoting transparency and
accountability.accountability.

6. AnalyzableAnalyzable
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Available in a digital, machine readable formatAvailable in a digital, machine readable format
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Raw DataRaw Data
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Preferred format is CSV, JSON, Or XMLPreferred format is CSV, JSON, Or XML
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Examples:Examples:
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Voters Demographic dataVoters Demographic data
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ResultsResults
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Critical in electoral transparencyCritical in electoral transparency

7. Open Data in Egyptian ElectionsOpen Data in Egyptian Elections
http://elections.eghttp://elections.eg
Live DemoLive Demo

8. Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention