[open-government] G8 sign up to Open Data by default!

Wed Jun 19 19:03:03 UTC 2013

Dear Chris, all,

this is indeed an interesting move. We will certainly use this for our open data policy engagement here in Germany. Already posted about it: 

http://okfn.de/2013/06/open-is-the-new-normal-g8-mitgleider-zeichnen-open-data-charter/

(sorry German language)

Lets see how we can use this for change.

All best
Daniel

On 19 Jun 2013, at 04:21, Prakash Neupane <nprkshn at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes Chris 
> 
> This is wonderful news for everyone, Specially giant countries initiation make difference for all. but still it need to spread this all over the world (other region as well, where G8 don't represent) in proper framework and action plan.
> 
> Thanks
> Prakash Neupane
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> Open Knowledge Foundation Nepal
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 1:21 AM, Chris Taggart <countculture at gmail.com> wrote:
> Not sure if you've heard, but the G8 has just signed up to the Open Data Charter:
> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-data-charter
> 
> Among other things, this commits the members to open data by default, requires national open data action plans and includes a list of 'example datasets', including company registers.
> 
> On Saturday, at the official G8 Trade, Tax and Transparency event, the World Bank's Managing Director, Carolyn Anstys, also launched the Open Company Data Index in partnership with OpenCorporates, to promote the opening of company registers around the world. So in both these areas, I think real progress is being made.
> 
> Hopefully those who've been campaigning for open data (particularly open company data) in the G8 countries but hitting a brick wall should now have some more power to bring it about.
> 
> Thanks to the UK G8 team, especially the Cabinet Office. 
> 
> Chris Taggart
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