Open data—machine-readable information, particularly government data, that’s made available to others—has generated a great deal
of excitement around the world for its potential to empower citizens, change how government works, and improve the delivery of public services. It may also generate significant economic value, according to a new McKinsey report. Our research suggests that seven sectors alone could generate more than $3 trillion a year in additional value as a result of open data, which is already giving rise to hundreds of entrepreneurial businesses and helping established companies to segment markets, define new products and services, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of
operations.
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Question:- Is there data available anywhere as to the value so far created by our own open data initiative?
Ali Hussein
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