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World Wide Web Foundation

Open Data Barometer

Open Data Barometer

The Open Data Barometer measures the prevalence and impact of open data initiatives around the world. It analyses global trends, and provides comparative data on countries and regions to rank governments on open data readiness, implementation and impact. The Barometer is a key benchmark for policymakers and civil society and is being used to measure progress and change policies in 15+ countries.

Open Data Barometer

The Open Data Barometer measures the prevalence and impact of open data initiatives around the world. It analyses global trends, and provides comparative data on countries and regions to rank governments on open data readiness, implementation and impact. The Barometer is a key benchmark for policymakers and civil society and is being used to measure progress and change policies in 15+ countries.

Team Members Involved

Carlos Iglesias

Carlos is a Senior Researcher for the Web Foundation's Open Data programme.

José M. Alonso

Josema leads our Open Data initiatives.

Ana Brandusescu

Ana is a member of our open data team and focuses on driving the Open Data Barometer research, as well as contributing to a number of other open data projects. She has seven years of researchRead more

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Further Information

Project started

2013

Project ends

ONGOING

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The Open Data Barometer is an important part of the puzzle and a good snapshot of where we are now.Sir Tim Berners-Lee

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