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This is an archived version of the eGovernment IG blog, the information on this page is historical and is no longer maintained.

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W3C's eGovernment Activity currently offers speakers, discussion forums, educational information, and guidelines focused on helping governments to publish data in open, standards-based formats so that information can be more easily accessed on the Web.

Monthly Archives: September 2009

Guidelines for Publishing Open Government Data Published

September 9, 2009

In line with its anticipated focus on Open Government Data, the eGovernment Interest Group announces today a first draft of Publishing Open Government Data, which provides step-by-step guidelines for putting government data on the Web. Sharing data according to these guidelines enables greater transparency; delivers more efficient public services; and encourages greater public and commercial use and re-use of government information.

Posted by: José Manuel Alonso at 3:31 pm categories: IG
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Improving Access to Government through Better Use of the Web: Note Available in Portuguese and Spanish

September 7, 2009

Thanks to the wonderful job of the W3C Brazil and W3C Spain Offices, the Improving Access to Government through Better Use of the Web Note is now also available in Portuguese and Spanish. Both Offices have already started to distribute hundreds of printed copies among the local eGovernment communities.

Posted by: José Manuel Alonso at 2:04 pm categories: IG
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