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What is the value of open geographic data?
Geographic data allow us to learn about the world around us. From locating optimal travel routes to monitoring natural ecosystems, from urban planning and development to emergency management, geographic data has great potential to drive development and efficiency in multiple economic and social area…
From data strategy to data governance system (part 1)
More and more organisations are deciding to govern their data to ensure that it is relevant, adequate and sufficient for its intended uses, i.e. that it has a certain organisational value.
Although the scenarios are often very diverse, a close look at needs and intentions reveals that many of these…
From data strategy to data governance system (part 2)
In the first part of this article, the concept of data strategy was introduced as the organisation's effort to put the necessary data at the service of its business strategy. In this second part, we will explore some aspects related to the materialisation of such a strategy as part of the design or…
Citizen science and open data to help society
Some time ago we talked about the power of citizen science to generate open data. As we explained then, citizen science initiatives seek to encourage citizens to contribute to various scientific activities and research through their efforts, knowledge, tools and resources.
The participatory n…
Open data: the great allies to eradicate inequality
Is it possible to find in the data the necessary help to solve the real problems that our society faces? While it is true that data alone cannot be transformed into food for the most disadvantaged, nor can it make weapons disappear in conflict zones or inequalities in the world, they are very useful…
How open data can help in the refugee crisis
According to the United Nations Agency for Refugees (UNHCR), we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement of people registered in recent history. In 2019, it is estimated that more than 70 million people have been forced to leave their homes, including 25.9 million legal refugees,…
Open data as a tool to reduce inequalities
The public sector is not only a great provider of open data, but also one of its main users. Open data facilitates contact and direct communication between governments and citizens. This can drive more efficient and effective public policies.
Among other areas, open data has great potential to devel…
Artificial intelligence impact on business value chain
The commercial adoption of any new technology and, therefore, its incorporation into the business value chain follows a cycle that can be moulded in different ways. One of the best known models is the Gartner hype cycle. With regard to artificial intelligence and data science, the current discussion…
