1) Open data refers to data that is publicly available for anyone to access, use and share. It is machine-readable and available under open licenses.
2) Governments pursue open data to fuel innovation. When data is open, it has value for developing applications and solutions everywhere.
3) Examples of open data applications include apps for farmers, disease surveillance maps combining data on infections and health facilities, and maps showing medical supply availability - all of which could help improve health outcomes.
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The World Bank
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21. Distribution of Medical Supplies
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... and a map showing availability of medical supplies for
denge treatment at each health facility?
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#14: 43 countries ... > 200 Open Data catalogues / portals
#16: Open Data by itself does not produce even effective transparency or innovation. However, Open Data when put to use (reuse) is powerful fuel for applcations and eServices that can have real economic impact -- creating new jobs and new companies.
#18: Data on:
Costs of milk production
Prevention and cure of milk related diseases
Feed Production
Optimum Calf care
Calf illnesses and diseases
Health Information Services
Diet Information Services
Nutrition Information Services
Illness and Disease Information Services
#25: This is the BIG challenge ... If you as government leaders and managers can listen to what people want and then actually RELEASE DATA THAT MATTERS
#26: Open Data produce real social value for citizens.
In truth, both government and citizens derive value from greater citizen engagement and greater government responsiveness to citizen feedback.
#27: Open Data produce real social value for citizens.
In truth, both government and citizens derive value from greater citizen engagement and greater government responsiveness to citizen feedback.
#28: Open Data produce real social value for citizens.
In truth, both government and citizens derive value from greater citizen engagement and greater government responsiveness to citizen feedback.