The State of Open Data
Histories and Horizons
Taking stock and exploring the issues that will shape the future of open data
About the book
It’s been ten years since open data first broke onto the global stage. Over the past decade, thousands of programmes and projects around the world have worked to open data and use it to address a myriad of social and economic challenges.

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Sections
Introduction & Acknowledgements
Open Data Sectors and Communities
The chapters in this section explore 16 different sectors and communities where open data has been applied.
Chapter list
Issues in Open Data
The chapters in this section address a number of cross-cutting issues that shape the current state of open data.
Open Data Stakeholders
The chapters in this section explore the various roles of the major stakeholders that have shaped the development of the open data ecosystem.
Open Data Around the World
The chapters in this section look at open data in different regions of the world.
Conclusion and Recommendations
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