Is the data we need for new and useful mobile apps currently available, or do we need to lobby the appropriate organisations to make this data available?

The problem

This is a fairly broad category, and much discussed, particularly in the public sector as Governments make more of their data available to citizens.

In the UK, the transparency agenda has stimulated much debate about expenditure in local central government, and release of transport data is providing development opportunities for new mobile apps that give up to date information about train and bus schedules. But what other applications could improve the lives of ordinary citizens, or make us better informed about the decisions we make, e.g. about where we live, the schools we send our children to, the local services we use? Is the data we need currently available, or do we need to lobby the appropriate organisations to make this data available? 

The idea

Let's consolidate ideas and interests in this area, and provide relevant links to organisations that are pushing the boundaries for greater transparency in public and private sectors.

Before the Online Information Conference, 29 Nov to 1 Dec, kickstart the conversation by posting ideas and projects here on Simpl, with the tag #online11

What we need

Space to discuss this at the Online Information Conference 2011, 29 Nov to 01 Dec.

Tags

open data, linked data, apps, online11

Open Data

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