This document summarizes an exploratory study on the role and impact of open data technology intermediaries in Kenya. The study assessed how intermediary applications affect citizen awareness of open data availability, increase data consumption and use, and impact governance. A mixed methodology was used, including surveys, interviews, and user experience research. Emerging findings showed that while citizens access some government data, awareness of open data initiatives is low. Data quality issues also hindered use. Well-designed intermediary platforms can enhance access and usability of open data.
ODDC Context - Opening the Cities: Open Government Data in Local Governments ...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/jcv
ODDC Context - An Investigation of the use of the Online National Budget of N...Open Data Research Network
This document summarizes a case study investigating the use of Nigeria's online national budget data. A research team from the University of Ilorin analyzed budget data published by the Nigerian government since 2007. The goals of the study are to understand how the public engages with the national budget, assess media coverage of the budget, and identify challenges to using open budget data. The methodology includes surveys of government institutions, stakeholders, and media analysis of newspaper coverage and online discussions around the 2013 budget. The research aims to explore how open budget data can drive better governance in Nigeria.
ODDC Context - Open data, public budget and its relations to people’s rights ...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/inesc
ODDC Context - Exploring the use and impacts of open budget and aid data in N...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/freedomforum
ODDC Context - Open government data for regulation of energy resource industr...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/teri
ODDC Context - The quality of civic data in India and the implications on the...Open Data Research Network
This document outlines a research project examining the quality of civic data in Chennai, India and its implications for open data initiatives. The project will document municipal data on public services, assess data quality by evaluating accuracy and accessibility, and understand how data limitations impact government and communities. Researchers will work with officials to understand data collection processes and identify opportunities to improve quality. The goal is to develop policy recommendations around open data that address local data context and needs. So far, the researchers have begun meeting with officials to access data and understand formal/informal rules around its collection and use.
This document summarizes an exploratory study on the role and impact of open data technology intermediaries in Kenya. The study assessed how intermediary applications affect citizen awareness of open data availability, increase data consumption and use, and impact governance. A mixed methodology was used, including surveys, interviews, and user experience research. Emerging findings showed that while citizens access some government data, awareness of open data initiatives is low. Data quality issues also hindered use. Well-designed intermediary platforms can enhance access and usability of open data.
ODDC Context - Opening the Cities: Open Government Data in Local Governments ...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/jcv
ODDC Context - An Investigation of the use of the Online National Budget of N...Open Data Research Network
This document summarizes a case study investigating the use of Nigeria's online national budget data. A research team from the University of Ilorin analyzed budget data published by the Nigerian government since 2007. The goals of the study are to understand how the public engages with the national budget, assess media coverage of the budget, and identify challenges to using open budget data. The methodology includes surveys of government institutions, stakeholders, and media analysis of newspaper coverage and online discussions around the 2013 budget. The research aims to explore how open budget data can drive better governance in Nigeria.
ODDC Context - Open data, public budget and its relations to people’s rights ...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/inesc
ODDC Context - Exploring the use and impacts of open budget and aid data in N...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/freedomforum
ODDC Context - Open government data for regulation of energy resource industr...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/teri
ODDC Context - The quality of civic data in India and the implications on the...Open Data Research Network
This document outlines a research project examining the quality of civic data in Chennai, India and its implications for open data initiatives. The project will document municipal data on public services, assess data quality by evaluating accuracy and accessibility, and understand how data limitations impact government and communities. Researchers will work with officials to understand data collection processes and identify opportunities to improve quality. The goal is to develop policy recommendations around open data that address local data context and needs. So far, the researchers have begun meeting with officials to access data and understand formal/informal rules around its collection and use.
This document discusses understanding and improving the uptake and utilization of open data. It aims to present the state of open data programs, highlight opportunities in open data adoption, and identify issues and challenges.
The document provides background on the continued interest in open data and the growing adoption by institutions. It summarizes findings from recent surveys that show over 380 open data catalogs globally and over 150 in Europe. The 2013 Open Data Barometer is discussed, which ranks countries' open data readiness, implementation, and impact. The UK ranks as most advanced while few datasets are truly open with accessible licenses and formats.
Issues and challenges to open data uptake include few high-value datasets, lack of access to information laws, and limited training
The document provides an overview of Ontario's open government initiative. It discusses why open government is important, including increasing transparency, accountability and public engagement. Ontario's open government pillars are open data, open dialogue and open information. The Open Government Office leads initiatives across ministries to implement these pillars. Progress to date includes releasing over 400 government datasets and developing frameworks for public engagement and performance measurement. Moving forward, the focus will be on further engaging staff and embedding open government principles in government operations.
This document discusses infrastructure data sharing in Uganda. It outlines the benefits of data sharing such as improved infrastructure planning and resilience. However, there are also barriers like insufficient skills, data quality issues, legacy IT systems, and lack of data sharing policies and guidelines. The document proposes a strategic approach to infrastructure data sharing that involves establishing multi-institutional implementation, developing policies and standards, providing training, developing technical infrastructure like a national digital twin, and forming partnerships. The goal is to maximize benefits while mitigating risks and tradeoffs of wider data sharing.
Open Government Data: What it is, Where it is Going, and the Opportunities fo...OECD Governance
Keynote presentation given by Ryan Androsoff (Digital Government Policy Analyst, OECD) at the 2015 EUROSAI-OLACEFS conference in Quito, Ecuador on 25 June 2015. Focus of the presentation is on Open Government Data and the opportunities for Supreme Audit Institutions presented by open data. Video of the presentation is available at: https://youtu.be/SlBfxmecJhI?t=1h50m19s
For more information on OECD's work relating to Open Government Data please see: http://www.oecd.org/gov/public-innovation/open-government-data.htm
The document discusses Kenya's Open Data Initiative (KODI) which was launched in 2011 by President Kibaki. KODI makes key government data freely available online, including census data and expenditure information. Over 17,000 people have accessed the data and tools have been built to make the data more useful. Open data in Kenya aims to improve governance and transparency. It is a platform for innovation that can generate economic and social value through new businesses and improved services. The document calls for raising awareness of open data, establishing supportive policies and infrastructure, and public-private partnerships to sustain open data initiatives in Kenya.
This document summarizes a research project on accessing, opening, and using government data in five Indian cities. The project will analyze India's National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy, study how government and non-government organizations are implementing open data practices, and assess challenges around digitizing legacy paper records. Interviews will be conducted with officials and advocates to understand how different actors are negotiating access to data and what data collection efforts are underway.
Opening the Gates: Will Open Data Initiatives Make Local Governments in the P...Open Data Research Network
The study examined how sharing governance information online through the Philippines' Full Disclosure Policy has impacted local governments and how the information has been used. The researchers analyzed province websites for compliance and interviewed officials and citizens. They found that while provinces shared timely information, it was not in open formats. Only some data could be published as open datasets if standards were established. Most citizens were unaware of online information and interested in different data, and had difficulties using data due to skills gaps.
ODDC Context - Investigating the Impact of Kenya’s Open Data Initiative on Ma...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/jhc
Open Data for Development - John Ndungu, iLabAfricaWeb Gathering
The document discusses Kenya's open data initiative, which launched in 2011 and made government data freely available online. It summarizes the types of data released, like census and expenditure information. Developers have used the open data to build tools that make the information more useful. Over time, more datasets have been added and downloaded. The goals of open data are to improve governance and transparency, enable data-driven decision making, and generate economic and social value through innovation. For open data to have long-term impact, the document recommends raising awareness, developing supportive policies and infrastructure, and encouraging public-private partnerships around open data in Kenya.
Proposed Open Government Framework for the City of Guelph (Presentation)blairlabelle
The document outlines the City of Guelph's proposed Open Government Framework. It discusses the history and drivers of open government initiatives. These include increased transparency, public participation, and innovation. The framework proposes principles of participation, innovation, transparency and accountability. It also outlines potential directions and action areas to realize the vision of an open government, including open data, community engagement, access to information, and governance.
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
The document discusses Botswana's need for a national data policy and open data initiatives. It notes that while data has contributed to Botswana's development, a lack of coordination and data sharing hampers further progress. A steering committee is working to develop a national data policy and increase data access through open data and open science forums. Their goals are to engage stakeholders, conduct a situational analysis, and benchmark open data practices to inform Botswana's first national data policy.
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
INFORMATION, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT. WHICH PUBLIC POLICIES FOR LATIN AMER...Susana Finquelievich
This document discusses two innovative areas for information and development: open government and e-citizen science. It analyzes their implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean, noting that while policies promote them, citizens are mainly just data providers rather than full participants. It recommends governments improve consultation, make information more accessible, and establish internationally compatible indicators to better measure outcomes. Promoting thematic conferences, regional coordination, and prioritizing e-citizen science in scientific policies could help engage citizens and communities.
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
This document discusses the evolution of citizen technology and open government. It outlines how goals include promoting efficient, open, and accountable government as well as strengthening democratic institutions and citizen engagement. It describes how social media has democratized information sharing and allowed citizens to organize and influence power dynamics. Examples like the Arab Spring show how social media helped spread ideas. The document also discusses tools for political process monitoring, election oversight, and participatory budgeting. It argues that open government data becomes better through public input and that citizen technologies ensure a vibrant online and offline public sphere by allowing governments to communicate widely and reduce costs. Recommendations include structuring government documents with semantic markup, providing multiple access forms, using single-point portals and cloud
ESWC SS 2013 - Wednesday Keynote Kieron O'hara: The Information Springeswcsummerschool
This document discusses the potential of semantic e-government and linked open data to transform how governments operate and engage with citizens. It outlines several stages in this process, from initial projects using semantic technologies to link government data, to giving citizens access and control over their own personal data. If fully realized, this could decentralize public services, increase transparency, and empower citizens by leveraging their competence and ability to solve problems through open data and technologies like linked data. However, challenges remain around data discovery, alignment of standards, interfaces, quality assurance, and privacy protections.
e-Democracy Conference 2011 presentation titled 'Citizen techology and Open Government' by Jared Ford, NDI Program Manager on the ICT team | Twitter: @jdeepford
Web samia mehlem open data and wb main presentationGlobalForum
The document discusses open data and its benefits. Open data refers to data that is publicly available, machine-readable, and can be used, reused and redistributed without restrictions. Open data benefits governments and citizens by increasing transparency, accountability and engagement. It also enables innovation and economic growth. The document provides examples of how open data has been used to create business opportunities and jobs, improve public services, and develop apps for citizens. It emphasizes that successful open data initiatives require connecting data suppliers to users and engaging stakeholders across sectors through ongoing collaboration.
This document provides an overview of approaches for presenting findings from systematic reviews through tables and graphs. It discusses using summary tables to combine data from multiple studies on key factors like population, intervention, outcomes, etc. Evidence maps are also presented as a graphical way to depict available studies and comparisons without results. Examples of different types of summary tables and evidence maps are provided to illustrate approaches for effectively conveying results from systematic reviews.
This document discusses understanding and improving the uptake and utilization of open data. It aims to present the state of open data programs, highlight opportunities in open data adoption, and identify issues and challenges.
The document provides background on the continued interest in open data and the growing adoption by institutions. It summarizes findings from recent surveys that show over 380 open data catalogs globally and over 150 in Europe. The 2013 Open Data Barometer is discussed, which ranks countries' open data readiness, implementation, and impact. The UK ranks as most advanced while few datasets are truly open with accessible licenses and formats.
Issues and challenges to open data uptake include few high-value datasets, lack of access to information laws, and limited training
The document provides an overview of Ontario's open government initiative. It discusses why open government is important, including increasing transparency, accountability and public engagement. Ontario's open government pillars are open data, open dialogue and open information. The Open Government Office leads initiatives across ministries to implement these pillars. Progress to date includes releasing over 400 government datasets and developing frameworks for public engagement and performance measurement. Moving forward, the focus will be on further engaging staff and embedding open government principles in government operations.
This document discusses infrastructure data sharing in Uganda. It outlines the benefits of data sharing such as improved infrastructure planning and resilience. However, there are also barriers like insufficient skills, data quality issues, legacy IT systems, and lack of data sharing policies and guidelines. The document proposes a strategic approach to infrastructure data sharing that involves establishing multi-institutional implementation, developing policies and standards, providing training, developing technical infrastructure like a national digital twin, and forming partnerships. The goal is to maximize benefits while mitigating risks and tradeoffs of wider data sharing.
Open Government Data: What it is, Where it is Going, and the Opportunities fo...OECD Governance
Keynote presentation given by Ryan Androsoff (Digital Government Policy Analyst, OECD) at the 2015 EUROSAI-OLACEFS conference in Quito, Ecuador on 25 June 2015. Focus of the presentation is on Open Government Data and the opportunities for Supreme Audit Institutions presented by open data. Video of the presentation is available at: https://youtu.be/SlBfxmecJhI?t=1h50m19s
For more information on OECD's work relating to Open Government Data please see: http://www.oecd.org/gov/public-innovation/open-government-data.htm
The document discusses Kenya's Open Data Initiative (KODI) which was launched in 2011 by President Kibaki. KODI makes key government data freely available online, including census data and expenditure information. Over 17,000 people have accessed the data and tools have been built to make the data more useful. Open data in Kenya aims to improve governance and transparency. It is a platform for innovation that can generate economic and social value through new businesses and improved services. The document calls for raising awareness of open data, establishing supportive policies and infrastructure, and public-private partnerships to sustain open data initiatives in Kenya.
This document summarizes a research project on accessing, opening, and using government data in five Indian cities. The project will analyze India's National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy, study how government and non-government organizations are implementing open data practices, and assess challenges around digitizing legacy paper records. Interviews will be conducted with officials and advocates to understand how different actors are negotiating access to data and what data collection efforts are underway.
Opening the Gates: Will Open Data Initiatives Make Local Governments in the P...Open Data Research Network
The study examined how sharing governance information online through the Philippines' Full Disclosure Policy has impacted local governments and how the information has been used. The researchers analyzed province websites for compliance and interviewed officials and citizens. They found that while provinces shared timely information, it was not in open formats. Only some data could be published as open datasets if standards were established. Most citizens were unaware of online information and interested in different data, and had difficulties using data due to skills gaps.
ODDC Context - Investigating the Impact of Kenya’s Open Data Initiative on Ma...Open Data Research Network
Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/jhc
Open Data for Development - John Ndungu, iLabAfricaWeb Gathering
The document discusses Kenya's open data initiative, which launched in 2011 and made government data freely available online. It summarizes the types of data released, like census and expenditure information. Developers have used the open data to build tools that make the information more useful. Over time, more datasets have been added and downloaded. The goals of open data are to improve governance and transparency, enable data-driven decision making, and generate economic and social value through innovation. For open data to have long-term impact, the document recommends raising awareness, developing supportive policies and infrastructure, and encouraging public-private partnerships around open data in Kenya.
Proposed Open Government Framework for the City of Guelph (Presentation)blairlabelle
The document outlines the City of Guelph's proposed Open Government Framework. It discusses the history and drivers of open government initiatives. These include increased transparency, public participation, and innovation. The framework proposes principles of participation, innovation, transparency and accountability. It also outlines potential directions and action areas to realize the vision of an open government, including open data, community engagement, access to information, and governance.
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
The document discusses Botswana's need for a national data policy and open data initiatives. It notes that while data has contributed to Botswana's development, a lack of coordination and data sharing hampers further progress. A steering committee is working to develop a national data policy and increase data access through open data and open science forums. Their goals are to engage stakeholders, conduct a situational analysis, and benchmark open data practices to inform Botswana's first national data policy.
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
INFORMATION, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT. WHICH PUBLIC POLICIES FOR LATIN AMER...Susana Finquelievich
This document discusses two innovative areas for information and development: open government and e-citizen science. It analyzes their implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean, noting that while policies promote them, citizens are mainly just data providers rather than full participants. It recommends governments improve consultation, make information more accessible, and establish internationally compatible indicators to better measure outcomes. Promoting thematic conferences, regional coordination, and prioritizing e-citizen science in scientific policies could help engage citizens and communities.
Presentation during the 14th Association of African Universities (AAU) Conference and African Open Science Platform (AOSP)/Research Data Alliance (RDA) Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 7-8 June 2017.
This document discusses the evolution of citizen technology and open government. It outlines how goals include promoting efficient, open, and accountable government as well as strengthening democratic institutions and citizen engagement. It describes how social media has democratized information sharing and allowed citizens to organize and influence power dynamics. Examples like the Arab Spring show how social media helped spread ideas. The document also discusses tools for political process monitoring, election oversight, and participatory budgeting. It argues that open government data becomes better through public input and that citizen technologies ensure a vibrant online and offline public sphere by allowing governments to communicate widely and reduce costs. Recommendations include structuring government documents with semantic markup, providing multiple access forms, using single-point portals and cloud
ESWC SS 2013 - Wednesday Keynote Kieron O'hara: The Information Springeswcsummerschool
This document discusses the potential of semantic e-government and linked open data to transform how governments operate and engage with citizens. It outlines several stages in this process, from initial projects using semantic technologies to link government data, to giving citizens access and control over their own personal data. If fully realized, this could decentralize public services, increase transparency, and empower citizens by leveraging their competence and ability to solve problems through open data and technologies like linked data. However, challenges remain around data discovery, alignment of standards, interfaces, quality assurance, and privacy protections.
e-Democracy Conference 2011 presentation titled 'Citizen techology and Open Government' by Jared Ford, NDI Program Manager on the ICT team | Twitter: @jdeepford
Web samia mehlem open data and wb main presentationGlobalForum
The document discusses open data and its benefits. Open data refers to data that is publicly available, machine-readable, and can be used, reused and redistributed without restrictions. Open data benefits governments and citizens by increasing transparency, accountability and engagement. It also enables innovation and economic growth. The document provides examples of how open data has been used to create business opportunities and jobs, improve public services, and develop apps for citizens. It emphasizes that successful open data initiatives require connecting data suppliers to users and engaging stakeholders across sectors through ongoing collaboration.
This document provides an overview of approaches for presenting findings from systematic reviews through tables and graphs. It discusses using summary tables to combine data from multiple studies on key factors like population, intervention, outcomes, etc. Evidence maps are also presented as a graphical way to depict available studies and comparisons without results. Examples of different types of summary tables and evidence maps are provided to illustrate approaches for effectively conveying results from systematic reviews.
This chapter discusses preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for IT technicians. It explains the benefits of a preventive maintenance program and outlines a process for troubleshooting computer hardware and software problems. The chapter is important because it provides techniques for technicians to maintain computers and quickly identify and resolve issues.
This document provides an overview of an upcoming presentation on how to give effective presentations. It discusses identifying elements of motivational speeches and dynamic presentations, using stories and visual aids effectively, and adapting speaking styles. The document outlines learning objectives around presentation types, engaging messages and content, illustrations, preparation, and closing techniques. It also discusses establishing credibility and ethos, appealing to emotions or pathos, and using logical reasoning or logos in persuasive arguments. Further, it provides tips on planning, preparing, understanding audiences, setting agendas, and using examples and facts to support recommendations.
This document provides an executive summary and overview of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. It discusses the company's history dating back to 1806, its product portfolio including oral care, personal care and home care products, operations in over 75 countries, and values of caring, global teamwork and continuous improvement. The summary also outlines the company's focus on oral care, personal and home care products and pet nutrition, brands, manufacturing facilities, and goals to develop more recyclable packaging.
D'Angelo enjoys expressing himself through music like drumming and DJing. He also likes spending time with friends and being physically active. His personality traits include being ambitious, caring, loyal and responsible. D'Angelo wants to become a petroleum engineer, which involves designing and overseeing oil and gas extraction. This requires at least a bachelor's degree. Job opportunities are high but located where oil industries exist, with starting salaries from $80,000-$110,000. D'Angelo interviewed his uncle, a retired petroleum company president, and was inspired by the career prospects and potential to follow in his footsteps.
This marketing plan summarizes the strategy for a new toothpaste brand called "Smile dent". The plan targets lower income customers in Bangladesh by offering an affordable toothpaste. It includes a SWOT analysis, identifies objectives to reduce oral infections and provide a quality product at a low price. The marketing strategy focuses on niche targeting of lower income customers and positioning the product as a more affordable option.
The document discusses Hindustan Lever Limited's (HLL) detergent brand Surf Excel. It provides a summary of a market research project conducted on Surf Excel in Orissa, India. The summary includes the objectives of studying Surf Excel's business, marketing practices, competitors and customers in Orissa. Key findings were that Surf Excel has high brand recall and a 66% market share in Orissa. Television was the most used information source but ad recall was low. Over 50% of customers preferred larger pack sizes than 200g. In conclusion, Surf Excel was found to have excellent customer reviews for its cleansing ability and availability.
The document provides guidance on making effective presentations. It outlines 4 basic steps: 1) Formulate a strategy tailored to the audience; 2) Develop a clear structure that answers key questions; 3) Engage the audience with an enthusiastic presentation style using techniques like stories and humor; 4) Confidently handle questions by anticipating objections and linking responses to your main points. Each step includes tips, such as researching thoroughly, using an outline, maintaining eye contact, and practicing responses to difficult questions. The overall message is that an effective presentation requires both well-organized content and a style that captures audience interest and involvement.
This presentation provides guidance counselors and career coaches with tools and resources to help high school students understand their interests, personality types, skills, and values in order to explore potential career paths, including taking personality and skills tests, learning about in-demand jobs and career clusters, and developing goals and plans for their future education and career.
The document discusses the five steps of career planning: 1) self-assessment to understand your interests, personality, and skills, 2) exploring work and career options, 3) narrowing your options to 3-5 choices, 4) deciding on the best option by considering your ideal job and qualifications, and 5) setting a specific, measurable career goal. It also identifies barriers to goals like negative self-image and outlines tips for preparing for successes and setbacks in your career like maintaining a resume and building professional network.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
The document summarizes key takeaways from a discussion on how open data could contribute to poverty eradication in Kenya and Uganda. There are several main points:
1) Open data on service delivery, access, and demand could help with resource allocation and poverty reduction by identifying gaps. Data needs to be more accessible and relevant to users.
2) Technological advances in both countries provide opportunities to increase data access and awareness, while demographic and cultural shifts also support more open data.
3) While some government data is collected, it often goes unused. More effort is needed to transform data into usable information to support development and address citizens' needs.
The document summarizes key takeaways from a discussion on how open data could contribute to poverty eradication in Kenya and Uganda. There are several main points:
1) Open data can help with resource allocation and poverty reduction by providing statistics on services, access, and demand. Data needs to be more accessible and relevant to needs.
2) Technological advances in both countries provide opportunities to increase data access and awareness, while demographic and cultural shifts also support more open data.
3) While some government data is collected, it often goes unused. More needs to be done to transform data into usable information to support development goals.
Open Government Partnership, Open Data and FOI – A road map towards convergencemauricemcn
A joint presentation made at the "Regional Conference on Freedom of Information Laws (FOI) in the Caribbean – Improving Management for the Environment" This presentation, delivered jointly by Dr Maurice McNaughton, Mona School of Business & Management, University of West Indies and Mrs Carole Excell, Senior Associate, World Resources Institute, sought to explore the philosophical differences and institutional synergy between the FOI and Open Data communities.
Understanding How open data could impact resource allocation for poverty era...Open Data Research Network
"A research poster presented as part of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project at the Research Sharing Event in Berlin, 15th July 2014. For more see http://www.opendataresearch.org/emergingimpacts/"
Botswana has recognized the need to develop an open data and open science initiative to help drive its knowledge economy and support its national development goals. A 2015 assessment found Botswana was ready for an open data initiative. In 2016 and 2017, Botswana held forums and meetings to develop a national action plan and roadmap for open data. Priorities included developing data management infrastructure, building capacity, and creating a national policy on open data and science. Botswana also aims to host the first International Data Week in Africa in 2018 to help address data challenges facing development in Africa.
The document summarizes achievements, challenges, and recommendations regarding the role of public governance authorities and stakeholders in promoting ICTs for development. Key achievements include governments providing more efficient services using ICTs, data revolution enabling new services, and UN agencies supporting national ICT strategies. Challenges involve limited resources, personnel competencies, access/affordability issues, and the digital divide. Recommendations focus on encouraging collaboration, developing policies/frameworks through stakeholder engagement, promoting affordable access, and ensuring citizen access to services.
Access has been highlighted as a key issue in Eastern Africa. This presentation looks at access from the civil society perspective of Real Access should equal Real Impact and highlights 12 criteria against which impact can be assessed.
Creating Impact with Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition (Kenya)godanSec
Casper Sitemba (Government of Kenya) gave a keynote presentation at the 2nd International Workshop: Creating Impact with Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition in The Hague, 10 September 2015.
Digitalisation of finance activities: Challenges and opportunities - Edwin L...OECD Governance
This presentation was made by Edwin Lau, OECD, at the 40th Annual Meeting of OECD Senior Budget Officials (SBO) held in Tallinn, Estonia, on 5-6 June 2019
Democratizing International Development Soren Gigler
Digital Innovations have brought new tools to enhance the transparency and accountably of international development. They present unprecedented opportunities to transform economic and social development programs and to empower poor communities to hold governments and international donor accountable. The presentation provides a series of case studies how digital innovations can serve as a tool towards opening development. It also includes key barriers and challenges for enhanced accountability and asks the question whether improved access to information and open data can democratize development. tech4good, digital innovations, governance, social accountability, international development, openness
Schokland Agreement: IICD and partners making a differenceEuforic Services
The document summarizes the work of IICD, an organization that uses ICT to promote development. IICD works in several countries in Africa and Latin America, focusing on projects in agriculture, education, health, governance and the environment. It partners with other organizations and provides funding, training and monitoring to support over 100 ICT for development projects annually that benefit hundreds of thousands of people. IICD's goal is to empower communities through appropriate use of ICT and its principles of local ownership and multi-stakeholder involvement help ensure project sustainability.
This deck of slides outlines the key aspects of the Open Data Readiness Assessment or ODRA and was presented in the consultative workshop on Rwanda Open Data Policy organized by the Ministry of Youth & ICT (GoR) and the World Bank.
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Transit-Oriented Development Study Working Group Meeting
Drt findings presentation
1. How open data could
contribute to poverty
eradication in Kenya and
Uganda through its impacts
on resource allocation:
Research Findings
BERNARD SABITI – bsabiti@drt-ug.org
Presentation to the Dissemination workshop, Hotel Africana,
Kampala, Uganda June 5, 2014
2. Objectives
Overall objective: Use case studies from
Uganda and Kenya to trace the evolution of
the open data movement in the two
countries and to assess the role that this
movement plays in accountability and the
equitable allocation of financial resources
for the eradication poverty
3. Research questions:
1. How are open data initiatives in Uganda
and Kenya contributing to poverty
reduction through impacts on resource
allocation?
2. How could the contribution of open data
initiatives to poverty reduction resources
allocations be strengthened in the future?
4. Definition of terms
1. “Open Data”: Data which is made
accessible (usually online), in a
standardized machine-readable format,
and under a license that allows it to be re-
used
2. Open Data Initiative: any organized
activity focused on providing open data
(Supply side), or on securing access to
open data (demand side)
source: www.opendefinition.org
5. Definition of terms
3. Open Government: A campaign that started in
2009 with the presidency of Barack Obama.
Advocated for ‘putting government online’.
Open Government Partnership founded in 2009 and
launched in 2011, initially with a membership of
eight countries but which has since grown to 63 (In
East Africa, Kenya and Tanzania are members but
Uganda has not yet signed up)
http://www.opengovpartnership.org/
6. Definition of terms
Resource Allocation: The decisions of policy
makers and duty bearers to distribute
money, manpower, public goods and
other efforts to sectors, regions, or
otherwise, for development purposes
Poverty Eradication: The desire and efforts of
most national and international
development actors to end poverty (by
2035)
7. Our Key Assumptions
Data
• Data
on:Social ecc
indicators,
resource
flows, use
and misuse
• available
• accessible
• useable to
• CSOs,
media,
MDAs,
Decision
makers
• MDAs
• Politicians
• Donors
make more
informed
decisions
on resource
allocation
and use
Resource
Allocation
• more
resources
allocated
to
education,
health,
Agriculture,
and other
poverty
reducing
sectors
Poverty
Eradication
• Better
Development
outcomes
• Better use of
resources
• more
accountability
• more
transparency
8. Methodology
5 stage process (March 2013 –April 2014)
Inception
phase
Literature
review
Consultation
Analysis
phase
reporting
and
feedback
phase.
10. Methodology cont’d: some respondents
Kenya Uganda
Ministry of Information and
Communication ICT Board
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
iHub Research Ministry of Finance
Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU)
University of Nairobi Ministry of Education (Directorate of information)
The National Treasury (E-ProMIS National Information Technology Authority (NITA)
Strathmore University, iLab Africa Collaboration on International ICT Policy in Eastern
and Southern Africa
(CIPESA)
TradeMark East Africa Anti Corruption Coalition of Uganda (ACCU)
African Media Initiative (AMI) Knowledge Management and Communication Capacity
Initiative (KMCC)
Ministry of Devolution & Planning Northern Uganda Media Club
(NUMEC)
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Rwenzori Information Centres Network (RIC-NET)
World Bank Country Office UNICEF (Devtrac)
Kenya ICT Authority GIZ (Ministry of energy data project)
Economic Policy and Research Centre
(EPRC)
11. Methodology cont’d
Case studies
•Kenya Open Data initiative
•E-promis (electronic Project Monitoring
Information System in Kenya’s MoF)
•Uganda’s budget.go.ug
•BOOST
•Kasese E-society resource centre (RIC-NET)
•Devtrac
12. Analytical and conceptual framework
In order to assess the role of open data in resource allocation for poverty
eradication in Kenya and Uganda, we adopted a holistic “ecosystem”
analytical framework
14. What is Open Data in the two countries?
Different from the Open Definition. Data dissemination still very
traditional (more so for Uganda than Kenya)
20. Dimension Drivers
Legislative/statutory environment The ICT policies (in both countries)
Institutions like Kenya ICT board, Uganda
National IT Authority, ministries of ICT provide
conducive policy environments.
Freedom of information act (bill for Kenya’s case)
Economic The availability of funds through a
development partner (WB) played a role in
the early success of KODI.
Donors demand data for their planning activities,
and are increasingly pushing for general open
data policies.
technological Increasing internet penetration and other ICT
modern infrastructures like smart phones, and
general access to these technologies
SocioPolitical Political will exists in some quarters of the
governments
A government champion in Kenya’s
Communications ministry was key to KODI
Drivers and Barriers of Open Data Processes in Uganda and Kenya
21. Barriers
Dimension Barriers
Policy/Legislative •Antiterrorism laws e.g Kenya media bill (2013) – vetoed by
president
•Communications Regulatory Authority Bill, 2012
•The Regulation of Interception of Communications (RIC), 2010
•The Anti-Terrorism Act No.14 of 2002
•Press and Journalist Act
•Public Order Management Act (2013
•The computer misuse act of 2010
Economic The absence of funding has played a role in Uganda’s
initiative by making it difficult to launch. So whereas
there is some political will in both countries, funding was
the main difference in the existence of the initiatives.
Donor demand focuses on their core interests like aid and
statistical information; yet open data should cover broader scope
ICT Digital divide: Internet coverage is poor in rural areas where
majority of the people live.
SocioPolitical Some politicians are suspicious if skeptical of open data
movements and offer only tepid support. The most enthusiastic
about it are not very powerful and influential in decision
making.
Custodians of data consider it to be their power tool and so
hold onto it. (Data hugging,)
Apathy from the public and officials
23. g
Findings cont’d
•Although there was no clear link between open data and
resource allocation, largely because of political economy factors,
the potential for this link is apparent because of strong drivers of
open data processes in both countries.
•While the progress so far realised on openness in Kenya is
driven by ICT growth, in Uganda it is driven more by low-tech,
traditional transparency initiatives.
•A digital divide between rural and urban; male and female
regarding access to open data drivers is evident in both
countries.
•In both countries, the legal and policy frameworks are robust.
However, the very governments that have created these robust
frameworks have also found ways around the legislative
framework to ‘undermine’ openness and transparency.
24. g
Findings
•In Kenya greater focus needs to be on strengthening the
political and legal aspects of open data while facilitating multi-
stakeholder engagement In Uganda on the other hand, financial
investment in the open data process, building multi-stakeholder
engagement, strengthening the legal and political environment
and capacity building emerged as some of the key areas of focus.
• There is still a preference within governments for the
traditional way of data collection, management and
dissemination in form of voluminous books and highly technical
terminology.
•There is need for open development championing institutions
(individuals, civil society, private sector, media, academia)
•There are multiple actors within the data ecosystem, who
however, work in silos not complementing each other’s efforts.
Linkages must be therefore created to ensure efficacy.
25. g
Recommendations
For Governments
•Promote sector and cross sector specific initiatives that enable
collaboration and transparency through different e-
transformation strategies across government sectors and
agencies
• Formulate and IMPLEMENT policies, regulations and laws to
support the use of ICT to transform service delivery
•Provide an environment that allows an open government and
civil society to participate in content and service creation in both
countries.
26. g
Recommendations
For CSOs
•Create awareness and a culture of open data in
Kenya and Uganda by explaining what it is, who
it serves and why the country needs an open
development approach in national development
•work in partnership to strengthen their voice in
advocacy for transparency and accountability
through availability and access to public data
27. g
Recommendations cont’d
For Private sector and the ‘techies’
•To work with government, CSOs and other actors to
increase investments in technologies and services that
promotes access to data and information.
•Contribute to the bridging of the rural-urban digital
divide that exists by ensuring penetration into rural
areas, cost effectiveness and affordability of
information technologies
28. g
Recommendations cont’d
For Media
•Adopt and embrace the growing culture of data
journalism
•Provide free or affordable space for
dissemination of critical data aimed for the
public good. E.g Data on the state or
investments in water, education, agriculture and
other poverty related sectors
29. g
Recommendations cont’d
For Data Producers
Always endeavour to avail data in easy to use,
machine readable formats, in addition to the
existing traditional formats (such as big books,
newspaper pullouts, notice boards and PDFs)