[okfn-discuss] Global Open Data Initiative moving forward

Sun Oct 27 17:19:36 UTC 2013

Hi Paul,

Thanks for sharing thoughts on this. We're not currently putting together a
unified database, even though that would be useful. However, I imagine such
a database must be somewhere out there already? (I would be curious to
know). At present we are working off the existing networks of the 5
partnering organizations.

Your idea for constitutional reform is the kind of idea that could be
discussed at the GODI-session at the Open Government Partnership Summit in
London this coming week (or maybe rather at the CSO-event on Wednesday).
Will you be there at either of those, by any chance?

-Christian

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On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 9:54 PM, Paul Carline <pcarline1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Christian, since you're based in Denmark I'm wondering if the
> initiative is already operating at the EU level i.e. do you have any
> database of CSOs working for greater transparency, openness and
> participation at the EU level? A specific concern is the proposal by the
> Commission/Council to carry out a revision of the Lisbon Treaty 'behind
> closed doors'. What civil society needs is a constitutional convention to
> replace the current treaty basis with a citizen-friendly EU constitution.
> Is there any way that GODI can help in this? Thanks, Paul
>
>
> On Friday, October 4, 2013 1:55:37 PM UTC+1, Christian Villum wrote:
>>
>> From the Global Open Data Initiative blog:
>>
>> Global Open Data Initiative moving forward
>> October 4, 2013 in Announcements<http://globalopendatainitiative.org/category/announcements/>
>>
>> *The Global Open Data Initiative is a coalition of civil society
>> organisations working together in the area of open government data and open
>> government.*
>>
>> *Our basic goal is that citizens will have full and open access to the
>> government data that is needed in order to build effective government and
>> governance.*
>>
>> The Global Open Data Initiative will serve as a guiding voice
>> internationally on open data issues. Civil society groups who focus on open
>> data have often been isolated to single national contexts, despite the
>> similar challenges and opportunities repeating themselves in countries
>> across the globe. The Global Open Data Initiative (GODI) aims to help share
>> valuable resources, guidance and judgment, and to clarify the potential for
>> government open data across the world.
>>
>> Provide a leading vision for how governments approach open data. Open
>> data commitments are among the most popular commitments for countries
>> participating in the Open Government Partnership. The Global Open Data
>> Initiative recommendations and resources will help guide open data
>> initiatives and others as they seek to design and implement strong,
>> effective open data initiatives and policies. Global Open Data Initiative
>> resources will also help civil society actors who will be evaluating
>> government initiatives.
>>
>> Increase awareness of open data. Global Open Data Initiative will work to
>> advance the understanding of open data issues, challenges, and resources by
>> promoting best practices, engaging in online and offline dialogue, and
>> supporting networking between organizations both new and familiar to the
>> open data arena.
>>
>> Support the development of the global open data community especially in
>> civil society. Civil society organizations (CSOs) have a key role to play
>> as suppliers, intermediaries, and users of open data, though at present,
>> relatively few organizations are engaging with open data and the
>> opportunities it presents. Most CSOs lack the awareness, skills and support
>> needed to be active users and providers of open data in ways that can help
>> them meet their goals. The Global Open Data Initiative aims to help CSOs,
>> to engage with and use open data whether whatever area they work on – be it
>> climate change, democratic rights, land governance or financial reform.
>>
>> Our immediate focus is on two activities:
>>
>> 1. To consult with members of the CSO community around the world about
>> what they think is important in this area
>> 2. Develop in collaboration with the CSO community a set of principles to
>> guide open government data policies and approaches and to help initiate,
>> strengthen and further elevate conversations between governments and civil
>> society.
>>
>> Watch this space for further updates.
>>
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>> 2013/10/04/global-open-data-**initiative-moving-forward/<http://globalopendatainitiative.org/2013/10/04/global-open-data-initiative-moving-forward/>
>>
>> Christian Villum
>>
>> Community Manager, Open Government Data + Local Groups Network
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