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LOOK 👀 Lex du Plessis and Ian Ward with Living Lakes Canada's GIS and Database Manager, Maggie Finkle-Aucoin (lower right photo) at the 2024 Canadian Open Data Summit. 🇨🇦 Lex shares a critical conversation for open data portals and Ian talks about the 8 brilliant #data wrangling patterns with CKAN. Thank you for the wonderful and meaningful event Canadian Open Data Society / Communauté canadienne des données ouvertes 🎉 #OpenData #DataPortals

🌟 NEW case study of a multisite portal 🌟 The Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data #Portal (SEED) was launched in 2016 to provide a centralised place where the community, industry, consultants, NGO’s, researchers, and government can come to search for, access, contribute, and share NSW environmental data. All of SEED’s data is publicly accessible, adhering to best practice governance and #metadata standards, and championing the NSW Government’s Open Data Policy. Providing a single, accessible, and reliable point for sharing quality, integrated #environmental data has built trust in and enabled better evidence-informed research and decision-making, ultimately contributing to positive environmental outcomes. ✅ How does the SEED hub service work? The hubs are integrated to the main SEED portal via the datasets. SEED currently hosts over 6,000 datasets, and a hub presents a curated subset of these datasets applicable to the theme of each #hub. When a hub connects to SEED, it pulls just enough information to give the user a preview of the metadata associated with a dataset so they can make the connection between the dataset relating to the page content, usually a case study. If the user wants to explore further, they are taken into the main SEED platform, where the datasets are located. Read the full case study. https://lnkd.in/gJzM8PBk #DataPortal #OpenData #Multisite #CKAN #DataManagement

CKAN was recognized as a #DigitalPublicGood (#DPG) last year. This endorsement by the Digital Public Goods Alliance has amplified its global reach, aligning with the United Nations' #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (#SDGs). Numerous multilateral and philanthropic organizations including UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, United Nations OCHA, World Food Programme, FAO, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and more, trust and utilize CKAN for their #DataManagement needs. #CKAN is now honored to be listed as one of the 40 Digital Public Goods (DPGs) by the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University! This year’s Landscape Scan highlights DPGs in #government use, spotlighting how these resources enable public service delivery and drive meaningful #CitizenEngagement. 📊 The #OpenDataset, dashboard, and report provide a unique look into: - Mapping DPG use across governments - documenting how DPGs like CKAN are utilized in public service. - Supporting stakeholders - make it easier for state, tribal, and agencies, advocates, technology implementers to understand the scope and increasing potential of DPGs in public service delivery - Expanding insights on DPG trends - a closer look into the solutions and their impacts on digital public service. 📑 In the spirit of #OpenSource, check out the full resource, share your feedback, and explore the new research here: https://lnkd.in/dVyvGaaN Shout out to Open Knowledge Foundation for holding the CKAN assets and to the two incredible co-stewards, Datopian and Link Digital, for facilitating its maintenance and forward progression. And thanks to Eugénie Elie,PMP for the great work with this research! #CKANProject #OpenData #GovTech

Your team may find value in an open source data management system such as CKAN. Let's make your data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. Read the case study that we have collaborated with Claire Herbert from the CEOS University of Manitoba https://lnkd.in/gjw6FUVk #OpenData #DataManagement #DataPortal #CKAN

Taming dynamic data with table designer. An article by Link Digital's senior solution architect, Ian Ward. ⤵ #DataPortal #OpenSource #Data #CKAN

🌟 We are happy to share that the #VehicleEmissionStarRating (VESR) website has been recognised by Good Design Australia! This award-winning project is a result of the dedicated collaboration between Pollen Digital, Link Digital, and the Net Zero team at the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. We support Australians in making sustainable vehicle choices. 🇦🇺 The #VESR platform empowers individuals to compare #VehicleEmissions, raise awareness, and drive the shift toward cleaner, more sustainable transport options, including electric vehicles. The Australian Good Design Awards celebrate the success of design and innovation across sectors, showcasing projects from architecture and engineering to social impact and sustainability. Each year, groundbreaking initiatives from around the world are recognized for their contribution to a better future. https://lnkd.in/g38C6h3Q #NetZero #Sustainability

Exploring water data on the Columbia Basin Water Hub is about to become easier and more insightful! A new, interactive data visualization tool, developed in collaboration with Link Digital, is set to empower users by creating dynamic, visually compelling charts that bring water data to life. Guided by user feedback, this tool is designed to make data more accessible, and trends and insights easier to identify. Read the blog from Link Digital to learn more about the tool’s features and the thoughtful process behind its development: https://lnkd.in/giGsRUKf #WaterData

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬, Do you see the potential of your open data portals? I see you. 👀 Here's the key ingredient for successful data portals: 1. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Involve community groups and stakeholders. Building trust + collaboration can lead to richer datasets and enhanced data quality. 2. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Make data easy to access and understood by the public, from researchers to local communities, while maintaining strong security measures. 3. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 Partner with diverse groups, including government, academia, and non-profits, to ensure a holistic approach to data management and utilization. 4. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 Tailor your data management solutions to address local priorities and challenges, enhancing the relevance and impact of your data initiatives. 5. 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 Implement continuous testing and gather feedback to ensure your portal meets the needs of its users and contributors. 6. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Enable contributors by allowing them to maintain control over their data, which builds trust and encourages more data sharing. When it comes to your data management system, open-source solutions such as CKAN may be the ideal solution for you to implement. They provide flexibility and scalability, ensuring your data portal evolves with your community's needs. Let’s chat and explore how we can support your journey! #OpenDataConversation #DataPortal #CKAN #DataManagement

Tomorrow is the 2024 Canadian Open Summit! Lex du Plessis will share about #SecureDataExchange and the technologies for file storage and management. Can't make it live in Edmonton? No problemo. 😎 Mark your calendars, folks! The grand premiere of SDE is hitting YouTube on October 30th at 15:00 (GMT-06:00). Make sure to subscribe to get notified: https://lnkd.in/gWPUDHJU #DataPortal #SecureData

Columbia Basin Water Hub, an award winning example of how open data can contribute to environmental conservation, freshwater stewardship, and community empowerment. Recently, Link Digital worked with Living Lakes Canada to develop and implement a customised extension to improve the Water Hub’s data visualisation capabilities. “The new graphing tool has the potential to significantly enhance how our contributors and users interact with the Columbia Basin Water Hub,” said Maggie Finkle-Aucoin, GIS and Database Manager at Living Lakes Canada. “By providing access to improved visualization functions, users can better understand the data they collect and spot trends more easily. This is crucial not only for scientific analysis but also for communicating insights to broader audiences, including those without a scientific background. Visualizing data helps bridge the gap between raw information and meaningful narratives, making it a powerful tool for community engagement and decision-making.” In this blog, you'll find: ✅ Benefits of the new graphing extension ✅ Why was enhanced data visualisation necessary? ✅ Challenges in developing the graphing extension ✅ Link Digital's contribution in making water data more usable and shareable #ClimateDataPortal #DataPortal #WaterHub #WaterData #LivingLakesCanada #CKAN #OpenData Cc CKAN extension