List of Government Data Sites
Governments globally publish open data through official websites, promoting transparency. The article lists various data portals, including those from supranational organizations, and encourages contributions for completeness.
Read original articleMany governments worldwide publish open data through official websites, allowing for free use, reuse, and redistribution. These initiatives are often part of broader open government efforts. The list includes various supranational, national, subnational, and municipal open government data sites. Supranational organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank maintain their own data portals, while individual countries have established national-level sites, often using platforms like CKAN or DKAN. Some countries also have unofficial data portals created by citizen initiatives or NGOs. The article provides a comprehensive list of these sites, categorized by their level of governance, and includes links to access the data. The information is dynamic and encourages contributions to ensure completeness.
- Open government data initiatives promote transparency and accessibility of government data.
- Various platforms, including CKAN and DKAN, are used for creating data portals.
- The list includes both official and unofficial data sites from multiple countries.
- Supranational organizations also maintain their own open data portals.
- The article invites contributions to enhance the completeness of the data site listings.
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