Calling South Asian communities involved with open knowledge
We at OKFN are preparing another round of consultations on updating the “Open Definition”, now at Wikimania Singapore.
Calling Latin American communities involved with open knowledge
We at OKFN are preparing another round of consultations on updating the "Open Definition", now at RightsCon Costa Rica.
Peter Murray-Rust: ‘The Global South is seen to be doing things better, it only lacks a unified critical mass’
A historic open science advocate and a member of the Open Definition Council joined us for the sixth #OKFN100, a series of conversations with more than 100 people about the current challenges and the paths of action of the open movement.
How to organise a successful Open Data Day event – a complete guide!
Open Data Day (ODD) is the annual celebration of open data all over the world, where groups from around the world create local events to promote open data or use…
Open Knowledge as an essential design principle for a fair, sustainable and open future
A word from our leadership as 2023 starts.
Better together than alone: say hello again to the Open Knowledge Network
Join the movement! Today we are launching two projects to shine a light on the tremendous work the Network has been doing in the past decade.
100+ Conversations to inspire our new direction
It has been almost two decades since OKFN was founded. Back then, the open movement was navigating uncharted waters, with hope and optimism. We created new standards, engaged powerful actors…
The UK’s National Data Strategy: first impressions and observations
After years of promises, the UK Government has finally announced the launch of a ‘framework’ National Data Strategy. The aim of the strategy is to “drive the UK in building…
New opinion poll – UK contact-tracing app must take account of human rights
A new opinion poll has revealed that an overwhelming majority of Brits want any coronavirus contact-tracing app to take account of civil liberties and people’s privacy. The Survation poll for…
Open knowledge, AI and algorithms
As the Open Knowledge Foundation turned 15 years old, we took the time to look at the changing landscape of challenges faced by society. The tumultuous debate around algorithms…