Open News, Events, Blogs
The COIWeb aggregates news, opinions and developments from various research sources around the world, including:
- The Open Data Research Network hosted by the Web Foundation,
- World Bank Open Data & ICT4D Blogs
- Open Knowledge Foundation
- GovLabs @ NYU
ICT-Pulse
In our April 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Jennifer Potter, a Strategic Advisor based in the British Virgin Islands, and Rojane Rose, a Product Manager based in Jamaica, the panel discusses: Is Jamaica finally building the rails for digital government — or just digitising bureaucracy? Does digital...
Three years since its launch, JAM-DEX remains at a crossroads. Although the digital currency is fully operational, it still accounts for only 0.1% of Jamaica’s total money in circulation. In this article, we dive into the current stalemate between the Central Bank and commercial institutions and revisit the five critical roadblocks we identified...
Earlier this week, a US court delivered a historic verdict, finding Meta and Google liable for intentionally designing addictive platforms that harm children. In this article, we discuss the case, the ruling, and what Caribbean societies may need to consider going forward.
On March 25, 2026, a landmark legal battle concluded in a Los...
In our March 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Max Larson Henry, Network Engineer and Founder of the tech company, Transversal, which is based in the United States and Haiti, and Liselle Yorke, a Communications Strategist based in the United States but originally from Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses:...
Open Knowledge Foundation Blog
Our team and network will discuss pressing issues such as reimagining AI, experiencing brain-computer interfaces, leveraging digital public goods, and more; check the full agenda
The post Join Open Knowledge at RightsCon 2026, Zambia first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
You can also read and share this story in Spanish and Portuguese. Knowledge is the foundation of every modern society, underpinning democracy, driving innovation, and strengthening our collective culture. In the digital age, this bedrock is critical digital infrastructure (CDI), the essential software, standards, data systems, and information that...
‘We don’t trust AI,’ claims OKFN's Tech Lead in this text, in which he offers his sharp views on one of today's most pressing challenges
The post An Honest Reflection on the Integration of LLMs into Open Data Portals first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Although there are many examples of how open data reuse generates societal value, this potential is sometimes forgotten in political debates on open governance.
The post Open Data Day essay #1: ‘Data is a goldmine, if you share it’ first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Today, we understand that openness alone is not enough to generate lasting and structural impact. Open without structure is like a library without a catalogue.
The post Open Data Day essay #2: ‘From OPEN to FAIR’ first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
The best way to promote a more transparent government is by showing the value and importance of the data that is already open and available.
The post Open Data Day essay #3: ‘Datagraver’ first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.