Open Data Initiative

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Building a Better Toolbox for Development

Soren Gigler | World Bank | January 22, 2012

Governments are starting to recognize the value of open data and geo-spatial data for improving the planning, provision and monitoring of public services. As we know, real value also lies in raw data behind tables, graphs, and maps. The numbers, shapes, lines and descriptions that capture our environments are used and re-used in ways we can’t always predict. When Governments have and in turn provide access to statistics and geo-spatial data, policymakers can make better informed decisions enhancing the quality of public services provided to citizens.

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Can US Government Shift To Outside-In Digital Approach?

Staff Writer | Computerworld | August 12, 2012

Embracing new ideas and technology to solve real problems and deliver winning customer experience management (CXM) strategies is separating winners from losers... Read More »

Does Regulation Destroy Innovation Or Save It?

Michael del Castillo | Upstart Business Journal | October 11, 2012

With election day fast approaching, entrepreneurs will soon have a chance to cast a vote for president that in some way expresses how they feel about the government’s role in fostering innovation. Read More »

It’s Go Time for the Presidential Innovation Fellows

Todd Park | Whitehouse.gov | August 21, 2012

Excitement is building as we prepare for Thursday’s launch of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program. This new initiative is bringing in top innovators from outside government to work with top innovators inside government to create real and substantial changes that will in a very short time frame benefit the American people, save taxpayers money, and help create new jobs. Read More »

New York Tech-Worthy

Peter Himley | Forbes | October 14, 2012

We’re not worthy. We’re not worthy. We’re not…. Well, actually, we (the New York Tech Meetup community) are most worthy of a visit from Todd Park, U.S. Chief Technology Officer. NYTM executive director Nate Westheimer (Wayne) proclaimed: “So cool to have USA’s CTO @todd_park speaking here at #NYTM!” Read More »

Obama orders agencies to make data open, machine-readable by default

Sean Gallagher | ArsTechnica | May 9, 2013

President Barack Obama issued an executive order today that aims to make "open and machine-readable" data formats a requirement for all new government IT systems. The order would also apply to existing systems that are being modernized or upgraded. If implemented, the mandate would bring new life to efforts started by the Obama administration with the launch of Data.gov four years ago. Read More »

Open Development Gives the Power Back to Citizens

Suzane Muhereza | ONE | October 4, 2011

To coincide with its Annual Meetings, the World Bank recently published a report on Open Development, an idea whose time has come. Read More »

U.S. CTO Todd Park Out To Spur Entrepreneurship With Data “Jujitsu”

Robert Buderi | Xconomy | September 10, 2012

The chief technology officer of a company can have a wide range of responsibilities—from overseeing development of innovative new products to making sure servers stay up. But what about the chief technology officer of the United States of America? Read More »

Unleashing The Power Of Data And Technology To Rebalance The World

Caroline Anstey | The Atlantic | November 19, 2012

Developing countries have moved from being the site of development initiatives to the transmitter of development innovation. Read More »

Washington Makes An Appeal To New York Tech Entrepreneurs

April Joyner | Inc. | October 10, 2012

Todd Park, the chief technology officer of the U.S., sought to prove at the New York Tech Meetup that, yes, the White House is becoming more tech savvy. Read More »

Welcoming To USAID: White House Presidential Innovation Fellows

Maura O’Neill | USAID | August 24, 2012

This Thursday, the White House launched The Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (PIF), which pairs top innovators from the private sector, non-profits and academia with top innovators in government to collaborate on solutions that aim to deliver significant results in six months. Read More »

“Keep On Inspiring”: U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park Visits iTriage

Amelia Laing | iTriage | October 12, 2012

On Wednesday U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park visited iTriage at our headquarters in Denver, CO as part of a seven-city tour promoting five important government initiatives. “I am so inspired by what you’re doing,” said Park to a gathering of iTriage employees. “You’re empowering people to take control of their health, and you’re saving lives. What you’re doing is incredibly important.” Read More »