International Open Data Charter

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1 2015/FMP/WKSP1/030 Session: 8 International Open Data Charter Submitted by: Canada Workshop on Fiscal Management Through Transparency and Reforms Bagac, Philippines 9-10 June 2015

2 International Open Data Charter UPDATE FOR PRESIDENT S OFFICE MARCH, 2015

3 Open Data Principles Open data sits at the heart of a global movement with the potential to generate significant social and economic benefits around the world. Through the articulation and adoption of common principles in support of open data, governments can work toward enabling more democratic, just, and prosperous societies. For governments that have already established open data initiatives, the Charter provides continuing guidance for maximising the release and standardisation of data. For countries that are just getting started with their open data activities, the Charter can serve as a statement of commitment and the means to pursue political support for the fundamental principles of openness.

4 Background Global Open Data Principles July 2013 All G8 leaders sign the G8 Open Data Charter o Five core open data principles o Technical Annex of collective actions and best practices. o G8 countries released Action Plans for implementing Charter by end of Always the intention that Charter principles could be adopted by other countries. In the months following the G8 Charter, a number of multinational groups initiated their own activities to establish more generic open data principles. These groups include: o G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group o Open Government Partnership s (OGP) Open Data Working Group, coanchored by the Government of Canada and the Web Foundation. o UN Independent Expert Advisory Group on the Data Revolution for Sustainable Development o High Level Conference of African Ministers (Africa Data Consensus)

5 International Open Data Charter In consultation with a number of international organizations, the OGP Open Data Working Group has developed a revised International Open Data Charter. This new International Open Data Charter, similar to the G8 Charter, contains 5 principles: o Open by Default; o Quality and Quantity; o Useable by All; o Engagement and Empowerment of Citizens; and o Collaboration for Development and Innovation. Within each principle, a handful of clauses clarify the obligations for countries and organizations implementing open data in their own jurisdiction.

6 Implementation Handbook Living Document Enabling guidance document Focused on maturity model understanding where countries are and what are the next steps they can take to advance 1. Definitions - Key terms in Charter 2. Guidelines - Supporting explanatory text to clarify meaning and intention of all clauses in Charter 3. Core dataset categories 4. Tools and resources o Standards inventory o Open data resources o Open data maturity model

7 From G8 to International Open Data Charter What s Changed? The International Open Data Charter has built on the G8 Charter in a number of important ways: It is available for adoption by all national and subnational governments as well as multilateral organizations; It recommends standardization (e.g. data and metadata); It encourages cultural change; It encourages increased engagement with citizens and civil society; and It promotes increased focus on data literacy, training programs, and entrepreneurship.

8 Emerging Impact of the International Charter The draft International Open Data Charter has already been used to support discussions on the future of open data In March 2015, the High Level Conference of African Ministers (HLC) met to discuss the Data Revolution in Africa. As a result of these discussions, the HLC published the Africa Data Consensus (ADC) is also the year of the United Nations Data Revolution. One of the report s key recommendations of the Data Revolution report calls for the development of a global consensus on open data principles and standards. The G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group s Implementation Plan included a commitment to prepare a set of G20 Open Data Principles and a compendium of good practices and lessons learned.

9 Stewards Meeting Ottawa, May 2015 Charter stakeholders meeting on the margins of the International Open Data Conference (IODC) 2015 in Ottawa, Canada. Meeting convened by Government of Canada, the Government of Mexico, the Open Data for Development (OD4D) Network, the Web Foundation, and Omidyar Network. Brought together dozens of open data experts, champions, and officials, who expressed their commitment to act as stewards of the Charter, supporting development, launch, and implementation. Meeting conveners will act as lead stewards, guiding the work of the broader group throughout this catalyzing phase Any government, multilateral, civil society, or private sector organization is welcome to join at a steward of the Charter

10 Inclusive Development Process In order to foster a sense of global ownership, the Charter must be developed within a broad participatory process. A new multi-stakeholder action network for open data will support the development, launch, and implementation of the Open Data Charter. Stewards working groups will focus on particular subject areas Consultation, Implementation Handbook, Assessment of Implementation, Private Sector Engagement, etc.

11 International Consultations Launched at IODC 2015 Consultations will be conducted through July 30 Focus on Various regions Marginalized groups The unusual suspects Online consultations along with some in-person OpenDataCharter.net

12 Next Steps 1. Bring together a diverse, inclusive group of stewards to engage in the process of developing the International Open Data Charter. 2. Develop a governance model for the ongoing management of the Charter, setting out the roles and responsibilities of a Charter stewards action network leading up to, during, and following the launch of the Charter. 3. Rolling launches of Charter in the latter part of 2015 (leveraging key events including UNGA, OGP Summit, G20 Leaders Meeting, APEC Leaders Meeting 4. Complete the consultations on the Charter and supporting resources (Implementation Handbook). 5. Continue to promote Charter adoption and implementation