A comprehensive guide to ensuring your open data program serves you and your citizens.
With Insight From: City of Chicago, City of New York, City of Edmonton, State of Maryland, State of Colorado, Code for America, The World Bank, City of Baltimore, State of Oregon, and more.
About
Open data has forever transformed how governments deliver information to citizens. Find out who should read this guide and why.
Chapter One
Learn the history of open data, why it is important now, and how it will impact our lives in the 21st century.
Chapter Two
Increase your chances of success by defining clear and measurable goals for your open data initiative.
Chapter Three
Learn how to explain the benefits of your open data initiative to colleagues and win their support.
Chapter Four
Learn the basic structure of an open data policy and how it can help move your initiative forward.
Chapter Five
Which data do you release and when? Get tips and read about successful approaches from leaders in the field.
Chapter Six
Simplify your implementation efforts by focusing on phases. Read examples of others' success.
Chapter Seven
Promoting your initiative and getting developers involved - find out the best practices for each.
Chapter Eight
Make the data easy to visualize, and put it directly into citizens' hands. Follow these tips on data curation.
Conclusion
Stay involved in the open data community and keep learning from leaders in the field.
Reference
Meet the thought leaders who contributed to the Guide and read our glossary of terms.
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