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Citizen science is consolidating itself as one of the most relevant sources of most relevant sources of reference in contemporary research contemporary research. This is recognised by the Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), which defines citizen science as a methodology and a means for the promotion of scientific culture in which science and citizen participation strategies converge.

We talked some time ago about the importance importance of citizen science in society in society. Today, citizen science projects have not only increased in number, diversity and complexity, but have also driven a significant process of reflection on how citizens can actively contribute to the generation of data and knowledge.

To reach this point, programmes such as Horizon 2020, which explicitly recognised citizen participation in science, have played a key role. More specifically, the chapter "Science with and for society"gave an important boost to this type of initiatives in Europe and also in Spain. In fact, as a result of Spanish participation in this programme, as well as in parallel initiatives, Spanish projects have been increasing in size and connections with international initiatives.

This growing interest in citizen science also translates into concrete policies. An example of this is the current Spanish Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (EECTI), for the period 2021-2027, which includes "the social and economic responsibility of R&D&I through the incorporation of citizen science" which includes "the social and economic responsibility of I through the incorporation of citizen science".

In short, we commented some time agoin short, citizen science initiatives seek to encourage a more democratic sciencethat responds to the interests of all citizens and generates information that can be reused for the benefit of society. Here are some examples of citizen science projects that help collect data whose reuse can have a positive impact on society:

AtmOOs Academic Project: Education and citizen science on air pollution and mobility.

In this programme, Thigis developed a citizen science pilot on mobility and the environment with pupils from a school in Barcelona's Eixample district. This project, which is already replicable in other schoolsconsists of collecting data on student mobility patterns in order to analyse issues related to sustainability.

On the website of AtmOOs Academic you can visualise the results of all the editions that have been carried out annually since the 2017-2018 academic year and show information on the vehicles used by students to go to class or the emissions generated according to school stage.

WildINTEL: Research project on life monitoring in Huelva

The University of Huelva and the State Agency for Scientific Research (CSIC) are collaborating to build a wildlife monitoring system to obtain essential biodiversity variables. To do this, remote data capture photo-trapping cameras and artificial intelligence are used.

The wildINTEL project project focuses on the development of a monitoring system that is scalable and replicable, thus facilitating the efficient collection and management of biodiversity data. This system will incorporate innovative technologies to provide accurate and objective demographic estimates of populations and communities.

Through this project which started in December 2023 and will continue until December 2026, it is expected to provide tools and products to improve the management of biodiversity not only in the province of Huelva but throughout Europe.

IncluScience-Me: Citizen science in the classroom to promote scientific culture and biodiversity conservation.

This citizen science project combining education and biodiversity arises from the need to address scientific research in schools. To do this, students take on the role of a researcher to tackle a real challenge: to track and identify the mammals that live in their immediate environment to help update a distribution map and, therefore, their conservation.

IncluScience-Me was born at the University of Cordoba and, specifically, in the Research Group on Education and Biodiversity Management (Gesbio), and has been made possible thanks to the participation of the University of Castilla-La Mancha and the Research Institute for Hunting Resources of Ciudad Real (IREC), with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology - Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

The Memory of the Herd: Documentary corpus of pastoral life.

This citizen science project which has been active since July 2023, aims to gather knowledge and experiences from sheperds and retired shepherds about herd management and livestock farming.

The entity responsible for the programme is the Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social, although the Museu Etnogràfic de Ripoll, Institució Milà i Fontanals-CSIC, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Universitat Rovira i Virgili also collaborate.

Through the programme, it helps to interpret the archaeological record and contributes to the preservation of knowledge of pastoral practice. In addition, it values the experience and knowledge of older people, a work that contributes to ending the negative connotation of "old age" in a society that gives priority to "youth", i.e., that they are no longer considered passive subjects but active social subjects.

Plastic Pirates Spain: Study of plastic pollution in European rivers.

It is a citizen science project which has been carried out over the last year with young people between 12 and 18 years of age in the communities of Castilla y León and Catalonia aims to contribute to generating scientific evidence and environmental awareness about plastic waste in rivers.

To this end, groups of young people from different educational centres, associations and youth groups have taken part in sampling campaigns to collect data on the presence of waste and rubbish, mainly plastics and microplastics in riverbanks and water.

In Spain, this project has been coordinated by the BETA Technology Centre of the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia together with the University of Burgos and the Oxygen Foundation. You can access more information on their website.

Here are some examples of citizen science projects. You can find out more at the Observatory of Citizen Science in Spain an initiative that brings together a wide range of educational resources, reports and other interesting information on citizen science and its impact in Spain. do you know of any other projects? Send it to us at dinamizacion@datos.gob.es and we can publicise it through our dissemination channels.

Data literacy has become a crucial issue in the digital age. This concept refers to the ability of people to understand how data is used, how it is accessed, created, analysed, used or reused, and communicated.

We live in a world where data and algorithms influence everyday decisions and the opportunities people have to live well. Its effect can be felt in areas ranging from advertising and employment provision to criminal justice and social welfare. It is therefore essential to understand how data is generated and used.

Data literacy can involve many areas, but we will focus on its relationship with digital rights on the one hand and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the other. This article proposes to explore the importance of data literacy for citizenship, addressing its implications for the protection of individual and collective rights and the promotion of a more informed and critical society in a technological context where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important.

The context of digital rights

More and more studies studies increasingly indicate that effective participation in today's data-driven, algorithm-driven society requires data literacy indicating that effective participation in today's data-driven, algorithm-driven society requires data literacy. Civil rights are increasingly translating into digital rights as our society becomes more dependent on digital technologies and environments digital rights as our society becomes more dependent on digital technologies and environments. This transformation manifests itself in various ways:

• On the one hand, rights recognised in constitutions and human rights declarations are being explicitly adapted to the digital context. For example, freedom of expression now includes freedom of expression online, and the right to privacy extends to the protection of personal data in digital environments. Moreover, some traditional civil rights are being reinterpreted in the digital context. One example of this is the right to equality and non-discrimination, which now includes protection against algorithmic discrimination and against bias in artificial intelligence systems. Another example is the right to education, which now also extends to the right to digital education. The importance of digital skills in society is recognised in several legal frameworks and documents, both at national and international level, such as the Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) in Spain. Finally, the right of access to the internet is increasingly seen as a fundamental right, similar to access to other basic services.
• On the other hand, rights are emerging that address challenges unique to the digital world, such as the right to be forgotten (in force in the European Union and some other countries that have adopted similar legislation¹), which allows individuals to request the removal of personal information available online, under certain conditions. Another example is the right to digital disconnection (in force in several countries, mainly in Europe²), which ensures that workers can disconnect from work devices and communications outside working hours. Similarly, there is a right to net neutrality to ensure equal access to online content without discrimination by service providers, a right that is also established in several countries and regions, although its implementation and scope may vary. The EU has regulations that protect net neutrality, including Regulation 2015/2120, which establishes rules to safeguard open internet access. The Spanish Data Protection Act provides for the obligation of Internet providers to provide a transparent offer of services without discrimination on technical or economic grounds. Furthermore, the right of access to the internet - related to net neutrality - is recognised as a human right by the United Nations (UN).

This transformation of rights reflects the growing importance of digital technologies in all aspects of our lives.

The context of artificial intelligence

The relationship between AI development and data is fundamental and symbiotic, as data serves as the basis for AI development in a number of ways:

1. Data is used to train AI algorithms, enabling them to learn, detect patterns, make predictions and improve their performance over time.
2. The quality and quantity of data directly affect the accuracy and reliability of AI systems. In general, more diverse and complete datasets lead to better performing AI models.
3. The availability of data in various domains can enable the development of AI systems for different use cases.

Data literacy has therefore become increasingly crucial in the AI era, as it forms the basis for effectively harnessing and understanding AI technologies.

In addition, the rise of big data and algorithms has transformed the mechanisms of participation, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Algorithms, while they may be designed to be fair, often reflect the biases of their creators or the data they are trained on. This can lead to decisions that negatively affect vulnerable groups.

In this regard, legislative and academic efforts are being made to prevent this from happening. For example, the EuropeanArtificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) includes safeguards to avoid harmful biases in algorithmic decision-making. For example, it classifies AI systems according to their level of potential risk and imposes stricter requirements on high-risk systems. In addition, it requires the use of high quality data to train the algorithms, minimising bias, and provides for detailed documentation of the development and operation of the systems, allowing for audits and evaluations with human oversight. It also strengthens the rights of persons affected by AI decisions, including the right to challenge decisions made and their explainability, allowing affected persons to understand how a decision was reached.

The importance of digital literacy in both contexts

Data literacy helps citizens make informed decisions and understand the full implications of their digital rights, which are also considered, in many respects, as mentioned above, to be universal civil rights. In this context, data literacy serves as a critical filter for full civic participation that enables citizens to influence political and social decisions full civic participation that enables citizens to influence political and social decisions. That is,those who have access to data and the skills and tools to navigate the data infrastructure effectively can intervene and influencepolitical and social processes in a meaningful way , something which promotes the Open Government Partnership.

On the other hand, data literacy enables citizens to question and understand these processes, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency in the use of AI.  There arealso barriers to participation in data-driven environments. One of these barriers is the digital divide (i.e. deprivation of access to infrastructure, connectivity and training, among others) and, indeed, lack of data literacy. The latter is therefore a crucial concept for overcoming the challenges posed by datification datification of human relations and the platformisation of content and services.

Recommendations for implementing a preparedness partnership

Part of the solution to addressing the challenges posed by the development of digital technology is to include data literacy in educational curricula from an early age.

This should cover:

• Data basics: understanding what data is, how it is collected and used.
• Critical analysis: acquisition of the skills to evaluate the quality and source of data and to identify biases in the information presented. It seeks to recognise the potential biases that data may contain and that may occur in the processing of such data, and to build capacity to act in favour of open data and its use for the common good.
• Rights and regulations: information on data protection rights and how European laws affect the use of AI. This area would cover all current and future regulation affecting the use of data and its implication for technology such as AI.
• Practical applications: the possibility of creating, using and reusing open data available on portals provided by governments and public administrations, thus generating projects and opportunities that allow people to work with real data, promoting active, contextualised and continuous learning.

By educating about the use and interpretation of data, it fosters a more critical society that is able to demand accountability in the use of AI. New data protection laws in Europe provide a framework that, together with education, can help mitigate the risks associated with algorithmic abuse and promote ethical use of technology. In a data-driven society, where data plays a central role, there is a need to foster data literacy in citizens from an early age.

¹The right to be forgotten was first established in May 2014 following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. Subsequently, in 2018, it was reinforced with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)which explicitly includes it in its Article 17 as a "right of erasure". In July 2015, Russia passed a law allowing citizens to request the removal of links on Russian search engines if the information"violates Russian law or if it is false or outdated". Turkey has established its own version of the right to be forgotten, following a similar model to that of the EU. Serbia has also implemented a version of the right to be forgotten in its legislation. In Spain, the Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPD) regulates the right to be forgotten, especially with regard to debt collection files. In the United Statesthe right to be forgotten is considered incompatible with the Constitution, mainly because of the strong protection of freedom of expression. However, there are some related regulations, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970, which allows in certain situations the deletion of old or outdated information in credit reports.

Content prepared by Miren Gutiérrez, PhD and researcher at the University of Deusto, expert in data activism, data justice, data literacy and gender disinformation. The contents and views reflected in this publication are the sole responsibility of the author.

Coopdevs is an open cooperative that aims to improve society through technology, its values are framed within open cooperativism, that is, they focus on providing value both to customers or projects in which they participate as well as to a much broader ecosystem of digital commons. 
 

The Basque Government announces the fifth edition of the awards for the best open data reuse projects in the Basque Country. An initiative that was created with the aim of rewarding the best ideas and applications/services created from the open data catalogue of the Basque Country (Open Data Euskadi) to show its potential and promote open data culture.

As in previous editions, there are two types of prizes: an ideas competition and an applications competition. In the first, a sum of 13,500 euros in prize money will be awarded. In the second, the prize money amounts to €21,000.

Below are the details of the call for proposals for each of the modalities:

Competition of ideas

Proposals for services, studies, visualisations and applications (web and mobile) that reuse open datasets from the Open Data Euskadi portal to provide value to society will be evaluated. Ideas may be of general utility or focus on one of two sectors: health and social or environment and sustainability.

• Who is it aimed at? To all those people or companies from inside and outside the Basque Country who wish to present ideas and projects for the reuse of open data from the Basque Country. This modality does not require technical knowledge of programming or computer development.
• How can you take part? It will be necessary to explain the idea in a text document and attach it when registering. Registration can be done either online or in person.
• What prizes are on offer?  Two winning projects will be chosen for each category, which will be divided into a first prize of 3,000 euros and a second prize of 1,500 euros. In other words, in summary, the awards are:

• Health and social category
  • First prize: €3,000
  • Second prize: €1,500

• Environment and sustainability category
  • First prize: €3,000
  • Second prize: €1,500

• General category
  • First prize: €3,000
  • Second prize: €1,500

Here you can read the rules of the Open Data Euskadi ideas competition: https://www.euskadi.eus/servicios/1028505

Application competition

This modality does require some technical knowledge of programming or computer development, asalready developed solutions using Open Data Euskadi open datasets must bepresented . Applications may be submitted in the general category or in the specific category of web services.

• Who is it aimed at? To those people or companies capable of creating services, studies, visualisations, web applications or applications for mobile devices that use at least one set of open data from one of the Basque Country's open data catalogues.
• How can you take part? The project must be explained in a text document and the developed project (service, study, visualisation, web or mobile application) must be accessible via a URL. At registering both the explanatory document and the URL of the project will be attached. 
• What prizes are on offer? This category offers a single prize of 8,000 euros for the web services category and two prizes for the general category of 8,000 and 5,000 euros.
  

  • Category web services

    • Only one prize: €8,000
  •  General category
    • First prize: €8,000
    • Second prize: €5,000

Check here the rules of the competition in application development mode: https://www.euskadi.eus/servicios/1028605

Deadline for registration:

The competition has been accepting proposals since 31 July and closes on 10 October. Follow us on social media so you don't miss any news about open data reuse events and competitions: @datosgob

Take part!

The Junta de Castilla y León has just launched a new edition of its open data competition. In doing so, it seeks to recognise the implementation of projects using datasets from its Open Data Portal. The call for applications will be open until the end of September, so you can take advantage of the remaining weeks of summer to submit your application.

What does the competition consist of?

The objective of the 8th Open Data Competition is to recognise the implementation of projects using open data in four categories:

• Ideas" category: participants will have to describe an idea to create studies, services, websites or applications for mobile devices.
• Products and Services" category: studies, services, websites or applications for mobile devices, which must be accessible to all citizens via the web through a URL, will be awarded.
• Didactic Resource" category: consists of the creation of new and innovative open didactic resources to support classroom teaching. These resources must be published under Creative Commons licences.
• Category "Data Journalism": Journalistic pieces published or updated (in a relevant way) in both written and audiovisual media are sought.

All categories have one thing in common: the project must use at least one dataset from the Junta de Castilla y León's Open Data portal. These datasets can be combined, if the authors so wish, with other data sources, private or public, from any level of administration.

Who can participate?

The competition is open to any natural or legal person who has carried out a project and meets the requirements of each category. Neither public administrations nor those persons who have collaborated directly or indirectly in the preparation of the regulatory bases and the call for applications may participate.

You can participate as an individual or in a group. In addition, the same person may submit more than one application for the same or different categories. The same project can also be submitted in several categories, although it can only be awarded in one category.

What do the prizes consist of?

A jury will evaluate the proposals received on the basis of a series of requirements, including their usefulness, economic value, originality, quality, etc. Once all the projects have been evaluated, a number of winners will be announced, who will receive a diploma, open data consultancy and the following prize money :

1. Category Ideas.
   • First prize €1,500.
   • Second prize 500€.
2. Category Products and services. In this case, a special award for students has also been created, aimed at people enrolled in the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic years, both in university and non-university education, provided that it is official.
   • First prize €2,500.
   • Second prize: €1,500.
   • Third prize: €500.
   • Student Prize: €1,500.
3. Category Educational resource.
   • First prize: €1,500.
4. Category Data Journalism.
   • First prize: €1,500.
   • Second prize : €1,000.

In addition, the winning entries will be disseminated and promoted through the Open Data Portal of Castilla y León and other media of the Administration.

What are the deadlines?

The deadline for receiving applications opened on 23 July 2024, one day after the publication of the rules in the Official Gazette of Castilla y León.  Participants will have until 23 September 2024 to submit their applications.

How can I participate?

Applications can be submitted in person or electronically.

• In person: at the General Registry of the Regional Ministry of the Presidency , the Registry Assistance Offices of the Regional Government of Castilla y León or at any of the places established in article 16.4 of Law 39/2015.

• Electronic: through the electronic office.

Applications should include information on:

• Author(s) of the project.
• Project title.
• Category or categories for which you are applying.
• Project report, with a maximum length of 1,000 words.

You have all the detailed information at the website, where the competition rules are included.

With this new edition, the Castilla y León Data Portal reaffirms its commitment not only to the publication of open data, but also to the promotion of its reuse. Such actions are a showcase to promote examples of the use of open data in different fields. You can see last year's winning projects in this article.

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The Island Council of Tenerife announces two competitions to to recognise projects that use data from the open data portal datos.tenerife.es.

The 'I Open Data Competition: Reuse Ideaswill reward ideas that use at least one open dataset from the portal. These projects may consist of studies, services, educational resources or applications. It should be noted that this is a first Ideas competition for which it will not be necessary to develop the project or application, it is only necessary to explain the idea. The format shall be digital, with a minimum of 5,000 characters. Among the requirements established is that they must explain the problem they are solving, how it is solved, what data sets they use, what the target audience of their proposal would be and on what platform it would be developed (web, mobile...), among others. 

On the other hand, following this first competition, and based on the same objectives, the Cabildo will hold a second edition, "II Concurso Datos Abiertos Cabildo de Tenerife: App development". This will be a second phase of this open data reuse process, in which the development of an APP (an application) that reuses open data will be rewarded.   

Below, we review the key points of the call for the 1st Open Data Competition: Reuse Ideas.

What does this involve?

The Cabildo de Tenerife wants to recognise the presentation of ideas and highlight proposals that reflect possible study projects, services, educational resources, websites or applications for mobile devices that use datasets from the Open Data portal of the Cabildo de Tenerife and other bodies. These projects must show the economic and social benefit of open data.

Who can participate?

 Both natural and legal personsmay participate, with the exception of public administrations, entities dependent on them and those natural or legal persons who have participated directly or indirectly in the call for proposals and the development of the portal. Participants in the competition must be up to date with their tax obligations. The same person, whether natural or legal, may submit as many applications as they wish, either individually or jointly.

What is the prize?

The Cabildo has announced that it will award prizes totalling 6,000 euros, divided into a first prize of 3,000 euros, a second prize of 2,000 euros and a third prize of 1,000 euros. The prizes will be announced through the usual channels of the Cabildo de Tenerife and on the portal datos.tenerife.es. 

How can you take part?

Proposals may be submitted electronically or in person. In both cases, the participant must provide the following documentation:

• Request
• Proposal in digital format
• National Identity Number
• Certificate of being up to date in the fulfilment of obligations with the State Tax Administration
• Certificate of being up to date in the fulfilment of obligations with the Canary Islands Tax Authorities
• Certificate of being in good standing with the Cabildo of Tenerife
• Certificate of being up to date with Social Security obligations

 Online participation will be done through the electronic site, available here: https://sede.tenerife.es/es/personal/#!/presentacion/iniciar?procedimientoId=3048441

On the other hand, for face-to-face processing in person the form must be filled in, printed out and handed in at any citizens' service centre any citizen service centre. 

What is the application deadline?

The Cabildo of Tenerife has set a deadline of three months from the publication of the rules on 23 July, so that proposals can be submitted until 23 October 2024.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria include the viability of the proposed idea, the quality of the presentation, its public utility and social value, its originality, creativity and innovative character, and its potential to generate business and obtain economic profitability, as well as the possibility of generating employment.

With this competition, the Cabildo de Tenerife pursues the dual objective of disseminating open data and promoting its reuse.

You can find more information at the website of the call for proposals.

The digital revolution is transforming municipal services, driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that also benefit from open data. These developments have the potential to redefine the way municipalities deliver services to their citizens, providing tools to improve efficiency, accessibility and sustainability. This report looks at success stories in the deployment of applications and platforms that seek to improve various aspects of life in municipalities, highlighting their potential to unlock more of the vast untapped potential of open data and associated artificial intelligence technologies.

The applications and platforms described in this report have a high potential for replicability in different municipal contexts, as they address common problems. Replication of these solutions can take place through collaboration between municipalities, companies and developers, as well as through the release and standardisation of open data.

Despite the benefits, the adoption of open data for municipal innovation also presents significant challenges. The quality, updating and standardisation of data published by local authorities, as well as interoperability between different platforms and systems, must be ensured. In addition, the open data culture needs to be reinforced among all actors involved, including citizens, developers, businesses and public administrations themselves.

The use cases analysed are divided into four sections. Each of these sections is described below and some examples of the solutions included in the report are shown.

Transport and Mobility

One of the most significant challenges in urban areas is transport and mobility management. Applications using open data have proven to be effective in improving these services. For example, applications such as Park4Dis make it easy to locate parking spaces for people with reduced mobility, using data from multiple municipalities and contributions from volunteers. CityMapper, which has gone global, on the other hand, offers optimised public transport routes in real time, integrating data from various transport modes to provide the most efficient route. These applications not only improve mobility, but also contribute to sustainability by reducing congestion and carbon emissions.

Environment and Sustainability

Growing awareness of sustainability has spurred the development of applications that promote environmentally friendly practices. CleanSpot, for example, facilitates the location of recycling points and the management of municipal waste. The application encourages citizen participation in cleaning and recycling, contributing to the reduction of the ecological footprint. Liight gamifies sustainable behaviour by rewarding users for actions such as recycling or using public transport. These applications not only improve environmental management, but also educate and motivate citizens to adopt more sustainable habits.

Optimisation of Basic Public Services

Urban service management platforms, such as Gestdropper, use open data to monitor and control urban infrastructure in real time. These tools enable more efficient management of resources such as street lighting, water networks and street furniture, optimising maintenance, incident response and reducing operating costs. Moreover, the deployment of appointment management systems, such as CitaME, helps to reduce waiting times and improve efficiency in customer service.

Citizen Services Aggregators

Applications that centralise public information and services, such as Badajoz Es Más and AppValencia, improve accessibility and communication between administrations and citizens. These platforms provide real-time data on public transport, cultural events, tourism and administrative procedures, making life in the municipality easier for residents and tourists alike. For example, integrating multiple services into a single application improves efficiency and reduces the need for unnecessary travel. These tools also support local economies by promoting cultural events and commercial services.

Conclusions

The use of open data and artificial intelligence technologies is transforming municipal management, improving the efficiency, accessibility and sustainability of public services. The success stories presented in this report describe how these tools can benefit both citizens and public administrations by making cities smarter, more inclusive and sustainable environments, and more responsive to the needs and well-being of their inhabitants and visitors.

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One of the objectives of datos.gob.es is to disseminate the data culture. To this end, we use different channels to disseminate content such as a specialised content blog, a fortnightly newsletter or profiles on social networks such as X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn. Social networks serve both as a channel for dissemination and as a space for contact with the open data reuse community. In our didactic mission to raise awareness of data culture, we will now also be present on Instagram.

This visual and dynamic platform will become a new meeting point where our followers can discover, explore and leverage the value of open data and related technologies.

On our Instagram account (@datosgob), we will offer a variety of content:

1. Key concepts: definitions of concepts from the world of data and related technologies explained in a clear and concise way to create a glossary at your fingertips.
2. Informative infographics: complex issues such as laws, use cases or application of innovative technologies explained graphically and in a simpler way.
3. Impact stories: inspiring projects that use open data to make a positive impact on society.
4. Tutorials and tips: to learn how to use our platform more effectively, data science exercises and step-by-step visualisations, among others.
5. Events and news: important activities, launches of new datasets and the latest developments in the world of open data.

Varied formats of valuable content

In addition, all this information of interest will be presented in formats suitable for the platform, such as:

• Publications: informative pills posts, infographics, monographs, interviews, audiovisual pieces and success stories that will help you learn how different digital tools and methodologies are your allies. You will be able to enjoy different types of publications (fixed, carousels, collaborative with other reference accounts, etc.), where you will can share your opinions, doubts and experiences, and connect with other professionals.
• Stories: announcements, polls or calendars so you can stay on top of what's happening in the data ecosystem and be part of it by sharing your impressions.
• Featured stories: at the top of our profile, we will leave selected and ordered the most relevant information on the different topics and initiatives of datos.gob.es, in three areas: training, events and news.

A participatory and collaborative platform

As we have been doing in the other social networks where we are present, we want our account to be a space for dialogue and collaboration. Therefore, we invite all citizens, researchers, journalists, developers and anyone interested in open data to join the datos.gob.es community. Here are some ways you can get involved:

• Comment and share: we want to hear your opinions, questions and suggestions. Interact with our publications and share our content with your network to help spread the word about the importance of open data.
• Tag us: if you are working on a project that uses open data, show us! Tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #datosgob so we can see and share your work with our community.
• Featured stories: do you have an interesting story to tell about how you have used open data? Send us a direct message and we may feature it on our account to inspire others.

Why Instagram?

In a world where visual information has become a powerful tool for communication and learning, we have decided to make the leap to Instagram. This platform will not only allow us to report on developments in the data ecosystem in a more engaging and understandable way, but will also help us to connect with a wider and more diverse audience. We want to make public information accessible and relevant to everyone, and we believe Instagram is the perfect place to do this.

In short, the launch of our Instagram account marks an important step in our mission to make open data more accessible and useful for all.

Follow us on Instagram at @datosgob and join a growing community of people interested in transparency, innovation and knowledge sharing. By following us, you will have immediate access to a constant source of information and resources to help you make the most of open data. Also, don't forget to follow us on our other social networks X o LinkedIn.

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ELISA: The Plan in figures is a tool launched by the Spanish government to visualise updated data on the implementation of the investments of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR). Through intuitive visualisations, this tool provides information on the number of companies and households that have received funding, the size of the beneficiary companies and the investments made in the different levers of action defined in the Plan.

The tool also provides details of the funds managed and executed in each Autonomous Community. In this way, the territorial distribution of the projects can be seen. In addition, the tool is accompanied by territorial sheets, which show a more qualitative detail of the impact of the Recovery Plan in each Autonomous Community.