[open-government] Global Open Data Initiative moving forward

Mon Oct 28 14:26:28 UTC 2013

Hey all,
Sunlight created a list of transparency NGOs, this might be useful.
https://docs.google.com/a/sunlightfoundation.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoQuErjcV2a0dF85QTRRSEFtR3pfcjN4VHdwLVYzSXc#gid=0
Best,
Julia

On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Christian Villum <christian.villum at okfn.org
> wrote:

> 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.
>>>
>>> *Join the conversation*
>>> To get involved join the Global Open Data Initiative discussion group:
>>> Email:
>>>  Visit this group<http://groups.google.com/group/global-open-data-initiative>
>>> - See original post at: http://**globalopendatainitiative.org/**
>>> 2013/10/04/global-open-data-**initiative-moving-forward/<http://globalopendatainitiative.org/2013/10/04/global-open-data-initiative-moving-forward/>
>>>
>>> Christian Villum
>>>
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