The document discusses opportunities for startups from governments adopting open data and smart initiatives. It notes that the government of Dubai launched a three-year strategy to transform into a smart city. Startups could help by building applications from open government data. Successful examples from London and the White House are provided. The document argues that open data is a shift in government culture and operations, not just a single project, and will require addressing legislative gaps, data governance, and fostering an open culture.

1. Open Data & Smart Government
June 4th, 2014
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New Opportunities for Start-ups?

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“The Government of
the future works
24/7 and 365 days a
year.
The Government of the
future is innovative
and adaptive”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Facebook Page.
Smart Government ... Smart City
“Today we launched a three-year strategy to transform Dubai into a
Smart City”

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How Can Start-ups Help?

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5. Helped convene domain-
experts
+ health & data analytics
+ communications
Analysed 35m records
+ all the data & clinical facts
National& internationalreach
+ Economist & FT
+ broadsheets & tabloid
press
+ cited in G8 & govt. reports
Long-term
+ £100k now raised for phase
2
http://PrescribingAnalytics.com

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SMART LONDON APPROACH
http://london.gov.uk/
Smart Government … Smart City

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8. It’s a New Digital Age

9. Searching for MH370…
It’s a New Digital Age

10. In the Digital Age
It’s a New Digital Age

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New governance models...
Adapt to The New Digital Age

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Building an Open Data Community

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Build Up Open Data Community
Open
Data
Developers
Entreprene
urs
Prolific
Users
Occasional
Users
Financial
Institutions
Credit
Agencies
Internation
al Bodies
Journalists

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White House Showcase

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It’s a Shift ... Not a Project

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Legislation gap.
Data governance
 The “openness” culture
International “best practices”
Innovation!
It’s a Shift … Not a Project

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It’s a Shift … Not a Project

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