[okfn-discuss] some thoughts on open data in China

Wed Sep 4 00:01:09 UTC 2013

Thanks Feng. Sadly, your observations are likely also valid for http://data.gov.in

Goofy terms of use (http://data.gov.in/terms-of-use), vague FAQ (http://data.gov.in/faq) in spite of a "National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy," the policy itself just a mumble of vague govspeak, and the policy document itself published as a PDF (http://ogpl.gov.in/NDSAP/NDSAP-30Jan2012.pdf).

Man, we've got a big rock to push up those hills of China, India and other big (and small) countries.

On Sep 3, 2013, at 7:05 PM, FENG GAO <gaofeng860918 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi
> 
> The good news regarding open data in China is we now have two data portals
> (all in beta status) publishing Shanghai gov's
> data<http://www.datashanghai.gov.cn> (209
> datasets) and Beijing gov's data <http://www.bjdata.gov.cn> (more than 400
> according to news report)
> 
> however, I have concerns on how they actually pitch the whole thing as part
> of their "big data" plan. and here is my blog post regarding my concerns.
> 
> http://feng-gao.github.io/okfncn/2013/09/03/chinese-govs-interest-is-in-big-data-but-probably-not-open-data
> 
> it would be good to hear what you think
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Feng