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Today we are pleased to announce a new CEO for Open Knowledge Foundation - Renata Ávila. blog.okfn.org/2021/10/12/a-n…
Please join us in welcoming her to the Open Knowledge Foundation team.
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🎉 Happy Open Data Day! 🎉
Today people all over the world will celebrate #opendata
Join in and spread the word via #OpenDataDay + #ODD2021
Visit opendataday.org which is now available in 15 languages
Discover 280+ events from 74+ countries opendataday.org/events/2021/
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We are excited to announce that Catherine Stihler (@C_Stihler_MEP) has been appointed as new #CEO of Open Knowledge International ( @okfn )
- read our full announcement at bit.ly/2SlwQei
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Happy #OpenDataDay 2019! Today we'll be sharing highlights from nearly 300 events that are happening all across the world in celebration of #opendata and its benefits for government, business and civil society. Follow #OpenDataDay #ODD19 for live updates! opendataday.org/
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15 years ago the Open Knowledge Foundation was founded blog.okfn.org/2004/05/24/ope…. We look forward to continue working towards a fair and free knowledge economy for another 15 years: join us to work towards a more open future blog.okfn.org/2019/05/20/for… #OKF15
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📅 Save the date: Open Data Day 2020 will take place on Saturday 7th March 📅
Read our blogpost blog.okfn.org/2019/11/08/get… or visit the website to learn more opendataday.org
And spread the word!
#OpenDataDay #ODD2020 #opendata
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Happy International #OpenDataDay! We'll be sharing highlights from the 355 events around the world today, to join in the annual celebration of #opendata opendataday.org
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🎉 Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March 🎉 opendataday.org
Find out more about the global celebration of #opendata and how your community can join in at blog.okfn.org/2020/09/22/ope…
#OpenDataDay #ODD2021
ALT Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March
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🎉 Happy Open Data Day 🎉
Today people all over the world will celebrate #opendata. Join in via #OpenDataDay/#ODD2020 opendataday.org
Discover events taking place across the 🌏🌍🌎 opendataday.org/#map
Read about our inspiring mini-grantees blog.okfn.org/2020/02/20/mee…
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We are reading now "Geographies of Digital Exclusion: Data and Inequality" incredibly relevant and urgent to recalibrate our mission. oii.ox.ac.uk/research/public… Thanks @oiioxford @dekstop and @geoplace
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Open Data Day 2018: what do we celebrate and why? Read up on what #opendata is and why is it important, find useful resources and other important information on celebrating #OpenDataDay - we wish everyone a great event this Saturday! bit.ly/2oHg6lx
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It's not always a straight line from #opendata to impact, but we believe strongly that data can help address societal challenges. We are seeing some interesting examples of this today at #opendataday. We'll add some of them to this thread. Please add yours as well!
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Saturday 4 March is #opendataday! Where will you be? More than 250 events happening worldwide: blog.okfn.org/2017/03/02/sne… #odd17 #opendata
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🚀 Your #OpenDataDay2024 event deserves a boost.
🤗 Together with our sponsoring partners @hotosm @JBanjul @OKFDE @datopian @link_digital, @OKFN is offering a total of 26 mini-grants of USD 300 to help promote in-person events.
🙏🏾 Learn more and apply: blog.okfn.org/2024/01/24/ope…
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307 events now on the map for #OpenDataDay! Check what is happening in your country, and add your event to the map at bit.ly/2sZ5Ol5 Need some guidance on organizing events? Check our organizer's guide: bit.ly/2t2boDr
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🎉 Great news: we have again mini-grants (small funds between $200-$300) available for groups to organize #OpenDataDay events on Saturday 2 March! Apply by 3 February in the categories #OpenContracting #OpenMapping #OpenScience or #EqualDevelopment bit.ly/2U9sEPF 🗺️ 💡
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.@C_Stihler: EU #copyright vote a ‘massive blow’ for internet users - we now risk the creation of a more closed society at the very time we should be using digital advances to build a more open world where knowledge creates power for the many, not the few: bit.ly/2uuQcUq
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Meet the organisations from all over the world who have been awarded Open Data Day 2020 mini-grants 🌎🌍🌏
blog.okfn.org/2020/02/20/mee…
#OpenDataDay #ODD2020
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Read this! Urgent support and solidarity needed! #EmpoweringLibraries
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Save the date: Open Knowledge Festival takes place on 3-6 May 2018 in Thessaloniki, Greece! blog.okfn.org/2017/06/01/ope… #OKFest18 @OKFestival
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🛳️ The @CKANproject announced today the release of #CKAN 2.11, integrating @htmx_org and opening up the way for dynamic #UI.
🎉 Our Tech Lead @pdelboca celebrates the Hypermedia Approach and explains how it follows our vision of #TheTechWeWant.
👉🏾 blog.okfn.org/2024/08/21/cka…
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Celebrate #OpenDataDay on Saturday 6th March 2021 in your community or online with the help of a $300 USD mini-grant.
Find out more blog.okfn.org/2021/01/15/lau…
Apply by 12pm GMT on Friday 5th February docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
#ODD2021 #opendata
ALT Launch of the Open Data Day 2021 mini-grant scheme. Visit opendataday.org for more information
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Introducing a new chapter to our #opendata handbook - making data #social. blog.okfn.org/2016/07/28/mak…
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We are excited to announce that @OKFN has received a grant of $750,000 from @SloanFoundation to continue work over the next 3 years on the “ #FrictionlessData for #ReproducibleResearch” project. More: bit.ly/2zxwBs7
#openresearch #openaccess #openscience #dataquality
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🎉 Meet the organisations receiving Open Data Day 2021 mini-grants 🎉
blog.okfn.org/2021/02/12/mee…
#OpenDataDay #ODD2021 #opendata #ODD #DatosAbiertos #dadesobertes
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Fantastic to see 170 events have already been added to the #OpenDataDay map opendataday.org/#map
Fill in this form to let the world know about your #ODD2020 plans docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
(Thread) We wanted to highlight just a few of the #opendata activities taking place...
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We are very excited to announce that the application for the #OpenDataDay 2022 small grants is now open! 🎉
Small funds ($500-$1000) available to help organisations host in-person #OpenData events and activities.
More info: blog.okfn.org/2022/04/18/app…
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The #opendata community must shift focus from mass data publication towards an understanding of good #dataquality: bit.ly/2rMBybI …
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Defining Open Data - the need for a clear and agreed definition for what “open data” means bit.ly/2h7lXdB
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Where does your country rank? Global Open Data Index 2014 now published. bit.ly/12nCTom #openindex14
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We are talking to 100 thinkers and doers to define our digital future, understand better our role and work together to make open knowledge a verb, beyond words.
Who should we talk to? Suggest a name here: okfn.typeform.com/conversati…
More: blog.okfn.org/2022/01/10/100…
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New report: Towards a public database for mapping tax contributions + economic activity of multinational companies 💰 datafortaxjustice.net/what-d…
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The #opendata handbook has been updated with new #glossary, value stories & resources library sections- take a look! opendatahandbook.org
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Introducing the 4th Global Open Data Index – Advancing the State of Open Data Through Dialogue bit.ly/2qznQUU #GODI16
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The Open Knowledge Foundation has signed on to @EFF's letter to the @InternetSociety calling on them to stop the sale of the Public Interest Registry (PIR) to Ethos Capital
eff.org/pages/coalition-lett…
Visit savedotorg.org to add your name #SaveDotOrg
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A world where knowledge creates power for the many, not the few. HAPPY International #opendatday @davidoo
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292 events registered on the #OpenDataDay map so far.
Which ones are missing? Can we get it up to 300 events listed with your help? opendataday.org/#map
Submit details about your #ODD2020 event via this form forms.gle/BH4DQrNHhJxYcgt17
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Forget everything you think you know about the digital age. The simple truth is that it’s not about #privacy, #AI or #blockchain–it’s about the rules of ownership. And hope lies in the fact that we can change them in a radically better way: bit.ly/2kmTwvI #OpenRevolution
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Save the date: #OpenDataDay is on Saturday 3 March 2018 - and you are invited! Read up on how to register your events, our upcoming minigrants-scheme, and how to share learnings of last year's event with each other: bit.ly/2BxcEBZ #opendata #ODD18
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We need public data to understand the costs of scholarly publishing. Read here why: bit.ly/2yGkEPg #OAWeek17, #OpenInOrderTo
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Defining Open Data - the need for a clear and agreed definition for what “open data” means bit.ly/2fmKDza
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💪🏾🥳 Welcome @openstreetmap to the #DigitalPublicGoods community! At @OKFN we are delighted to collaborate and see the @DPGAlliance grow. Even more so with a unique open-source tool like #OSM.
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#openstreetmap is officially a "public good!"
The Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), a UN-affiliated agency, has recognized the role of OSM with regard to global sustainable development. Read all about it on blog.openstreetmap.org/
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We couldn't be more proud to announce that @DPGAlliance has recognised @CKANproject as a digital public good! Our community tool is officially helping tackle 9 of the 17 global challenges put forward by the @UN. 👏🏿
Read more → blog.okfn.org/2023/06/15/cka…
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The #opendata community must shift focus from mass data publication towards an understanding of good #dataquality: bit.ly/2qF2sxq
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We are thrilled to introduce the #OpenDataEditor (beta), a no-code, easy-to-use app to explore and publish all kinds of data: datasets, tables, charts, maps, stories, etc. Powered by @frictionlessd8a. Please test it and send your feedback!
🗒️ Learn more– blog.okfn.org/2023/10/04/int…
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Why openness, not technology alone, must be the heart of the digital economy -
article by @rufuspollock bit.ly/2oK7Of6 #opendata
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📃 Our policy brief "Governing #DigitalPublicInfrastructure as a #Commons" has been officially published by the T20/G20 @g20org.
🔗 You can read it here: t20brasil.org/media/document…
✍🏽 Authors: @avilarenata @OKFN, @melanieddr @chandra_rums @cis_cnrs, and @Andrew_Rens @RIAnetwork
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Open Data Day 2020: it’s a wrap!
Read about all the #OpenDataDay events around the world supported by #ODD2020 mini grants blog.okfn.org/2020/06/18/ope…
Thanks to everyone who organised or took part in these celebrations and see you next year for Open Data Day 2021! #ODD2021
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We strongly condemn the indiscriminate attacks and forced displacement that the Russian government is inflicting on millions of civilians. We call our communities to put their knowledge & skills urgently at the service of solidarity, cooperation and peace.
blog.okfn.org/2022/03/03/an-…
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EU’s chilling #copyright crackdown an ‘attack on openness’ - @C_Stihler, CEO of @okfn, urges MEPs to vote down this proposal and fight for a future where our world is more open - read more and help #SaveYourInternet: bit.ly/2IcWceb
#Article11 #article13 #FixCopyright
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The Global #opendata Index is live! index.okfn.org - What is your country open data status? blog.okfn.org/2015/12/09/the… #GODI15
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.@bbcnews: EU backs controversial #copyright law: "We now risk the creation of a more closed society at the very time we should be using digital advances to build a more open world where knowledge creates power for the many, not the few," said @C_Stihler bbc.com/news/technology-4770…
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247 events have now been added to the #OpenDataDay map as teams around the world warm up for #ODD2020 on Saturday 7th March opendataday.org/#map
In fact, some events have already started taking place across the world...
(Tag @OKFN if you want us to help spread the word)
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Learn how Open Knowledge chapters from around the world are stepping up, lending their knowledge and expertise to efforts aimed at improving information and data sharing about the #COVID19 outbreak in their countries.
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#openknowledge #opendata #coronavirus
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This weekend is #OpenDataDay! Nearly 200 events are happening all over the world - find one near you at opendataday.org. Organising an event? Make sure to add it to the map at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… and check helpful resources at opendataday.org/#resources #odd19 #OpenData
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⭐️ #OpenDataDay Mini-Grant Winners ⭐️
It was very difficult to choose just 26 proposals from the 305 incredible ones we received. But we're proud once again to help such amazing people promote #opendata around the world. #ODD24
Check out the list: bit.ly/3Tb972F
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Happy I love Free Software Day! We love free software because it gives everyone the right to use, understand, adapt and share it as they see fit, supporting fundamental freedoms like #FreedomOfSpeech #PressFreedom and #Privacy
#ilovefs 💚 ilovefs.org @fsfe
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Why is it important that data is open, not just available? Open data strengthens society + builds a shared resource bit.ly/2eBiLpl
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Check out this beautiful collection of #publicdomain material by @PublicDomainRev: Agnes Catlow’s Drops of Water (1851) bit.ly/2KDBV0R.
if you want to support their awesome work, check up bit.ly/2kERo2N & support the mid-year fundraiser! #openglam #openculture
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International Data Week is here! Follow #IDW2016. For more on #opendata here's our handbook bit.ly/2cR8lGm
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We are more than proud to announce the ✨ public programme ✨ of The Tech We Want to Open Governments, our side event to #OGPEstonia in #Tallinn 🇪🇪
Tickets are sold out, but there's still a chance to get a spot on the waitlist.
Check out the speakers: okfn.org/ogp2023
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Big news! @rufuspollock, our @okfn Founder, is delighted to announce the launch of his new book The #OpenRevolution on how we can revolutionize information ownership and access in the #digitaleconomy: bit.ly/2JK3YZ9
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New edition of the #DataJournalism Handbook forthcoming: how could data journalism initiatives facilitate vital public debates about the future of the data society as well as the significant global challenges that we face? bit.ly/2qSTQZ6 @jwyg @PublicDataLab @ejcnet #ddj
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Announcing the launch of the #OpenDataDay 2020 mini-grant scheme.
Apply by midnight GMT on Sunday 9 February to receive up to $300 USD to support the running of a #ODD2020 event which follows one of this year's key themes.
Learn more: blog.okfn.org/2020/01/16/ann…
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Excellent copyright reference guide from Wikimedia Commons gives overview of copyright laws around the world: bit.ly/13hhMAz
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"The #opendata revolution has not lived up to expectations. But it is only getting started." @TheEconomist economist.com/news/internati…
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The #opendata community needs to focus on good #dataquality. Read more at bit.ly/2uWw9jJ & discuss with us! bit.ly/2uWSLAy
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Our annual report for 2015 is out! Read what Open Knowledge International has done last year 2015.okfn.org/
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The #opendata community must shift focus from mass data publication towards an understanding of good #dataquality: bit.ly/2rZTH4L
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"if data isn't shared, it retards scientific progress" @rufuspollock on #opendata, access to knowledge & @opentrials weshift.tv/admin_videos/rufu…
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💥🏆 We are pleased to announce the 20 winning organizations of the #ODD2023 Small Grants Program 2023. Each will receive a grant of USD 500 to cover the expenses of their event. Thanks, @link_digital and @datopian for joining @OKFN on the sponsorship.
Full list on thread 🧵
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✨ Confirmed speaker alert! ✨
Join Isabela Fernandes, Executive Director of @torproject, on the panel 'We are Making the Tech We Want'.
💻🌱 #TechWeWant Summit
🗓️ October 17 - 18
📍 Online
🌈 Full Programme: okfn.org/the-tech-we-want
👉🏾 Register now: forms.gle/uThkiQYdEiEtNnNy5
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The goal of Citizen-Generated Data is to monitor, advocate for, or drive change around issues important to citizens bit.ly/2hfQs5u
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Two months to go until #OpenDataDay 2018 on Saturday 3 March! You can now register your #opendata events here to be added to the map: bit.ly/2oKm3R5 #ODD18
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WANTED: Open Knowledge Foundation seeks visionary leader to steer the world towards a free, fair + open society blog.okfn.org/2020/07/09/wan…
An open future has never been more important – will you join us to create it? Visit okfn.org to learn more about #openknowledge
ALT Open Knowledge Foundation logo
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All software developed using public money should be #publiccode: bit.ly/2xcGTHM // join us and sign here: bit.ly/2xd5yfd
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It has been a truly wonderful #OpenDataDay. We finished the day with 406 events registered. That's more than fifty more than last year. It has been great seeing the amazing open data community coming together!
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You are invited to the next #OpenDataDay, 3 March 2018! Join the annual global celebration of #opendata: bit.ly/2A1lzaG #ODD18
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It looks to be a great #OpenDataDay tomorrow: 250 events are now on the world map! Find one near you at bit.ly/2x1TSP6
Organising an event? Make sure to add it via bit.ly/2WSdK2s - and share updates tomorrow using #OpenDataDay #odd19 hashtags!
#opendata 🗺️
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✨ Some big news: we are re-launching the #OpenKnowledgeNetwork today! You can now get in touch with people from 25+ countries speaking 15+ languages, and learn more about 40+ projects covering 20+ categories from #civictech to #opendata, and more. 🧵
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🇳🇬 @seunonigbinde is the Director for @BudgITng, a civic organization focused on intersecting civic engagement with institutional improvement. Get in touch with him (in English): network.okfn.org/specialist/… #OpenAdvocates #OpenKnowledgeNetwork #BetterTogetherThanAlone
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Do you want to expend your knowledge about #opendata? Take a look at our resource library! opendatahandbook.org/resourc…
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Fighting for a more open world: today our new CEO Catherine Stihler (@C_Stihler) is delivering the keynote speech at #OpenBelgium19 on how openness is at risk but #opendata and #openknowledge remain more important than ever.
Read the speech: bit.ly/2SGiRj1
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.@okfn is excited to announce the 2019 #FrictionlessData for #ReproducibleResearch Tool Fund grants! These $5k grants are for developing a tool for reproducible science using Frictionless Data tooling, specs or software. More info & apply here bit.ly/2GxCRCV #openscience
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The @opendatacharter Measurement Guide is out now! Find out how each #OpenData Charter principle is measured, read up on the list of resources and more at bit.ly/2KJKpk7 - blog by @anabmap of @webfoundation and @DanLammerhirt of @OKFN
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Are you a scientist, researcher, developer, or data wrangler? Want to build an #openSource tool for science? The @OKFN #FrictionlessData Tool Fund offers grants of $5K to develop tooling for #OpenScience based on Frictionless Data tools, specs & software: bit.ly/2GxCRCV
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We are happy to announce that the #GODI16 is finally live. Is your country listed? Come take a look bit.ly/2pByjSF
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Have you seen our new #opendata resource library? Help us to make it better by adding a resource to it! opendatahandbook.org/resourc…
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We strongly believe software created with public money should be #opensource. Add your support, sign the open letter bit.ly/2xJsqax
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Excel is threatening the quality of research data — Data Packages are here to help. Today's post for #idcc17! bit.ly/2lm7UUI
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#DeleteArt13 because algorithms struggle to tell the difference between infringement and the legal use of copyrighted material vital to research, commentary, parodies and more. This is far too high a cost for enforcing copyright.
#SaveYourInternet
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Open Data Day 2021 will take place on Saturday 6th March opendataday.org
Find out more about the global celebration of #opendata and how your community can join in at blog.okfn.org/2020/09/22/ope…
#OpenDataDay #ODD2021
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Are you a researcher interested in making your research more open?
Join the #FrictionlessData Fellows for an #OpenDataDay event celebrating #OpenResearch data on Saturday 6th March from 15:00 UTC, online and open to everyone.
Sign up here >> fellows.frictionlessdata.io
#ODD2021
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New Report: Making Citizen-Generated Data Work bit.ly/2kLBxA2
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Do you have a great idea for a project which uses #opendata for climate action?
Apply to the #NetZeroChallenge global pitch competition by Friday 12th March 2021 and you could win $1,000 USD to support your work.
Find out more: blog.okfn.org/2021/01/28/lau…
ALT Net Zero Challenge: using open data for climate action
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This Saturday is #OpenDataDay 2018: we now have 288 events on the map! Add yours in time through bit.ly/2oxy5tG and tweet us your plans! bit.ly/2oxy6he
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Together with 40 others, we're calling on the #EU to support #OpenByDesign alternatives to commercial digital infrastructures & promote interoperable, transparent spaces that respect privacy, democratic values & net neutrality: shared-digital.eu/statement/ #DemocraticInfrastructure
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We can have #OpenInformation and reward the producers through the market. Join us for the launch of @rufuspollock's new book #OpenRevolution: bit.ly/2GPzL8Q to find out more, or read up at bit.ly/2kmTwvI
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