Educational Series on Open Data Advocacy

Our goal is to help as many people in Ukraine as possible understand the value of open data and demand that the authorities provide access to it

Head of the Open Data Association Nataliia Chornohub became one of the speakers of the educational course on open data advocacy on the Diia.Education portal.

Open data is the foundation for transparent government, the fight against corruption, and the development of convenient services for citizens and businesses. Successful development of the field is impossible without public participation.

The educational series will help you master open data advocacy skills.

Each episode contains a theoretical framework, a set of practical tools and real examples of successful advocacy for social innovation. After watching, you will know:

• what open data is and how it benefits the state, society and business
• ways to gain access to public information
• legal provisions protecting the right to open data
• ways to use open data to address gender issues
• a step-by-step algorithm for developing an advocacy campaign
• mechanics for engaging stakeholders and the public
• tools for promoting initiatives
• the role and importance of coalitions and partnerships

[note] The series will be useful for media experts, journalists, and representatives of civil society organizations and volunteer groups.