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We are part of a global movement using advocacy, technology and training to unlock information, create and share open knowledge.

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We enable
open data creation

We support the creation of open data for institutions, organisations and communities that want to make the best decisions based on evidence.

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We simplify
reproducible research

We work to ensure that knowledge reaches all communities in a collaborative, open, and standardised way, making crucial data used and useful for the public interest.

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We are building
a global movement

We equip people with data tools and capabilities and connect them with open knowledge communities worldwide.

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Open Knowledge in practice

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Working with UNHCR to better collect, archive and re-use data about some of the world’s most vulnerable people

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Frictionless Planet: Activating the power of Open Knowledge and Data to fight the Climate Crisis

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Open Science in action! Making it easier for science researchers to share their data

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Open Knowledge data tools

CKAN
The world's leading open source data management system. CKAN makes it easy to publish, share and discover data. It powers hundreds of data portals worldwide including governments, NGOs, research centers and enterprises.
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For anyone who works with complex data or across tools or teams (researchers, data scientists, engineers, and decision-makers), this open-source toolkit brings simplicity to the data experience through software and standards.
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Open Data Common
The home of a set of legal tools and licenses to help you publish, provide and use open data: Open Data Commons Open Database License (ODbL), Open Data Commons Attribution License, and Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL).
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Global movement in action

Open Knowledge Foundation is part of a worldwide movement working together for a fair, free and open future.
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Open Knowledge established chapters

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Open Knowledge Festival

Open Knowledge Festival 2014. Credit: Gregor Fischer.

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Network 2022 meeting in Barcelona. Credit: Florin Hasler.

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Latest updates

100+ Conversations to inspire our new Direction

We are talking to 100 thinkers and doers to define our digital future, understand better our role and work together to make open knowledge a verb, beyond words.

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Frictionless Planet

Join the conversation on how to unblock data and knowledge sharing on the fight against climate change.

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Helping UNHCR manage and re-use critical data

Learn how UNHCR has been working with OKF to build an internal data library.

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Open Knowledge library

Free resources to enable organizations, governments and initiatives to be #OpenByDesign.
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Open Data Handbook

For anyone who works with complex data or across tools or teams (researchers, data scientists, engineers, and decision-makers), this open-source toolkit brings simplicity.
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Global Project Repository

Discover dozens of projects carried out by the open community around the world, indexed in 14 languages and 24 categories, from Civic Tech to Web Archive.
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Open Data Common

AI and Digital Transformation Report

A report by the UN Broadband Commission Working Group on AI Capacity Building, leveraging a multi-stakeholder leadership model to assess the critical needs for public sector digital transformation.
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