An IODC pre-conference workshop on “Openness and National Statistical Offices: A Review of Available Tools and Methods” examined the supply of open data tools and the needs and challenges facing the NSOs at the country level. During the session at the International Open Data Conference in Madrid, government representatives discussed their experiences, challenges, and plans for implementing open data principles, while international agency experts provided information on the innovative tools and approaches that they are using to support open data efforts. Each representative – whether from a NSO or agency – shared this information in “flash presentation” format. Everyone then participated in an interactive discussion to consider the identified country needs in light of agency offerings…(more)
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