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
Open Knowledge Foundation Blog
During our ODE workshop, many participants had an eye-opening moment. At first, some didn’t quite get how open source or open data related to their work. But once we introduced them to tools like the Data Package and its connection with ODE, it all clicked.
The post Open Data and ODE in Bangladesh: Students and Researchers Step into a New World of...
Workshop participants were able to identify problems associated with working with data. Some common scenarios were addressed, which were linked to a fear of working with data or dealing with databases without knowing what to do.
The post ‘Educating the Gaze’ with Open Data Editor at Abrelatam/Condatos Bolivia 2025 first appeared on Open Knowledge...
The sessions were designed to equip participants with essential skills needed in today's data-driven journalism landscape and incorporating the Open Data Editor (ODE) in the data pipeline for journalists.
The post ODE Training in Germany and Argentina: A Hands-on Experience with Data Journalism first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Using data such as COVID-19 genomic metadata from GISAID and custom datasets like dog genomic metadata, participants explored how to detect inconsistencies and errors in datasets.
The post Empowering Life Scientists in Africa through Open Data: Highlights from the ODE Training first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
The offline session discussed the different features of ODE using public datasets downloaded from www.data.gov.in.
The post Training Indian Researchers on Data Literacy with Open Data Editor first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
The Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly returns for its third edition on August 26 - 28, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together diverse stakeholders to combat rising digital authoritarianism through collaborative, rights-based digital governance.
The post Unlocking Transparency with Open Data Editor: Join Us at DRAPAC25 and Open Tech...
To create a more coherent and effective legal framework, we propose the following 5 pillars as foundations for the European Data Union Strategy.
The post Our Network Contribution to Shape the European Union’s Data Policy first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
The in-person training at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) aimed to ensure adherence to the Brazilian Access to Information Law, promoting both active and passive transparency.
The post Open Data Editor Training in Brazil: Empowering Transparency and Innovation first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.
Open Data Editor is evolving into a key companion tool designed to support organisations in the early and critical stages of their AI journey. Today, we are announcing a series of four online meetings to reflect together with our communities the project's present and future.
The post Join the Community: Shaping ODE’s Future with AI & Open...
ICT-Pulse
Caribbean countries and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are especially vulnerable to digital colonialism. In this article, to commemorate Emancipation Day, we briefly explain what digital colonialism is and how Caribbean countries can limit its impact.
Without a doubt, the Caribbean region has had a sordid past. As an area...