Through its second year, the IDB initiative continues to pioneer a vision of the catalytic potential of open source software in Latin America and the Caribbean, while also changing the way development institutions approach technology projects through open-source collaboration. Today, the IDB celebrates two years since the launch of its Code for Development platform. This … [Read more...] about Code for Development: celebrating two years of opening software to the public
Actionable Resources
This tag brings together all the articles written in Abierto al Público that contain actionable resources, which means that the readers will be able to use the content of the article and/or the tools that are shared in it at any time and without any intervention or outside help.
Data privacy reform gains momentum in Latin America
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") of the European Union (EU) entered into force and propelled various Latin American countries to reform and update their local data protection regimes. Brazil, for instance, put together a comprehensive data protection regulation mirroring EU laws despite not having a previous regulation in … [Read more...] about Data privacy reform gains momentum in Latin America
Meet BA Obras: an open platform for monitoring public works
BA Obras is an open government platform which visualizes more than 900 public works in the city of Buenos Aires in a simple and interactive way. This tool, created by the Ministry of Urban Development, Transportation, and International Relations, enhances transparency and accountability by allowing all city residents to access to updated information on public works. The … [Read more...] about Meet BA Obras: an open platform for monitoring public works
Open-Source technology: concepts and applications
The term "open source" refers to software whose source code has been made freely available to everyone and is accompanied by licenses that facilitate its reuse or adaptation to different contexts. The concept also embodies a culture that promotes the exchange of ideas and values collaboration to improve the code of others. The movement upholds its legacy of collaboration … [Read more...] about Open-Source technology: concepts and applications
How do open data leaders stack up? A look at the Open Data Barometer, Leaders Edition
Abierto al Público interviewed Carlos Iglesias, the senior research manager for Open Data at the World Wide Web Foundation. The WWWF produces the Open Data Barometer, a leading source of analysis on the status of open data around the world. We asked him about this year´s new edition to get some insights related to Latin America and leadership in open data. What’s new in this … [Read more...] about How do open data leaders stack up? A look at the Open Data Barometer, Leaders Edition