The Ministry of Digitization launched the Data+ platform for cooperation in the field of public data, which will unite the efforts of government institutions, the public and experts in order to improve the availability of open information and improve open data policy.
Data+ platform
Platform goals
- Facilitate access to public information in the form of open data.
- To ensure a constant dialogue between managers and users of data.
- Improve state policy and legislation in the field of open data.
- Promote analytical work with open data.
- Coordinate data disclosure advocacy efforts.
- To promote international cooperation in this area.
Platform functions
- Organize regular meetings to discuss current issues.
- Facilitate interaction between interested parties.
- Form proposals for improving legislation, including European integration obligations.
- Advocating for the opening of data and improving its quality.
Participants of the platform
- State bodies: the secretariat of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights, the Ministry of Digital, information managers.
- Public sector: data users (services, journalists and others), representatives of civil society and experts.
Work format
- Moderated online community meetings twice every two months.
- Ad hoc and thematic meetings as needed.
- Constant communication between participants through their chosen messengers or social networks.
The first meeting of Data+ participants will take place in the second half of June. To join, you need to fill out the application using the link.
Glossary
- The Ministry of Digital (Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine) is the central body of executive power that ensures the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of digitization, digital development, digital economy, digital innovations, e-government and e-democracy, development of the information society.
- The Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is a parliamentary control body that exercises parliamentary control over the observance of the constitutional rights and freedoms of man and citizen and the protection of the rights of everyone on the territory of Ukraine and within its jurisdiction.
- European integration obligations are obligations arising from the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU, and provide for the adaptation of Ukrainian legislation to EU norms and standards.
Link
- https://t.me/mintsyfra/5568
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1BDvITxfKpauoyoLeT5cHRgWuaekohOQ0lRpcITZAM8U-jw/viewform
- https://bit.ly/4e2vobm
Answers to questions
What is Data+?
Data+ is a new communication platform from the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine for cooperation in the field of open data. It was created with the aim of improving the availability of public information in the form of open data, ensuring dialogue between managers and users of data, improving state policy and legislation in this area, analytical work, coordinating efforts to advocate data opening and international cooperation.
Who can participate in the Data+ platform?
The Data+ platform brings together government bodies, information managers, the public sector, data users (services, journalists and others), representatives of civil society and experts. It is open to all open data stakeholders.
What measures does the Data+ platform provide?
The Data+ platform will host regular moderated online community meetings every two months, as well as ad hoc and thematic meetings as needed. In addition, constant communication between participants is expected through messengers or social networks of their choice.
What is the purpose of creating the Data+ platform?
The main goals of the Data+ platform: to improve the availability of public information in the form of open data, to ensure a constant dialogue between managers and data users, to improve public policy and legislation in the field of open data, to promote analytical work, coordinate data discovery advocacy efforts and international cooperation.
How to join the Data+ platform?
To join the Data+ platform, you need to fill out an application using a special link. The first meeting of participants will take place in the second half of June.
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2024-06-03
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine launched Data+ — a new communication platform for cooperation in the field of open data. The platform unites the efforts of government bodies, information managers, the public and experts to improve the availability of public information in the form of open data.
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Аліна
Wow, the new Data+ platform from the Ministry of Digitization sounds very interesting! 🤓 It's good that they decided to join the efforts of all stakeholders to improve the availability of open data.
Жан
Yes, this is a really cool step forward! I hope the platform will provide a convenient space for dialogue between managers and data users. 💻 I like the idea of regular meetings to discuss current issues.
Анна
Open data is the future! 📈 I'm impressed that Data+ will also advocate for data discovery and improving its quality. This is very important for the transparency and accountability of the government.
Ганс
Hmm, this all sounds like another bureaucratic quagmire. 😒 Why do you need another platform? Aren't there already enough open data sites out there?
Соня
Hans, don't be such a skeptic! 🙄 Data+ will bring together the efforts of various stakeholders, including public authorities and the public sector. This will make it possible to better coordinate work and formulate proposals for improving the legislation.
Пйотр
I like that the platform will facilitate international cooperation in the field of open data. 🌐 This will help Ukraine integrate into European standards and practices.
Марія
Great initiative from the Ministry of Digital! I have already filled out the application to join Data+. 📝 I can't wait for the first meeting in June and to discuss open data issues with other interested parties.
Лука
I plan to join too! 🙌 As a developer of an open data service, I understand how important it is to have access to quality datasets and the ability to provide feedback to stewards.