News about open_data on 2021-07-16
1 . 5 billion sensitive documents on open internet : Researchers
Cyber-security experts say they have found thousands of unsecured files hidden on the internet - almost four times larger than the Panama Papers document trove which exposed potential corruption in dozens of countries across the world .
Source: english.newsnationtv.com
Published on 2021-07-16
27k children die of waterborne diseases
Climate change has put Pakistan among the most vulnerable countries in the world, according to a leading Pakistani minister in his latest speech on the issue of water and climate change. Why is the country heading towards water scarcity and how is it affecting children?
Source: tribune.com.pk
Published on 2021-07-16
Africa becomes first continent to complete collection of digital land use data
A survey has revealed more forests and arable lands in Africa than previously thought, according to a new initiative which aims to boost the biodiversity of the continent's nations and their neighbours. Why is it so important for Africa?
Source: downtoearth.org.in
Published on 2021-07-16
City of Grand Rapids launches Open Budget site for transparency - Grand Rapids Business Journal
New technology has been rolled out in a US city to reveal how the city’s budgets are spent and how much money it spends on its annual financial reports and other areas of the economy, according to the local authority's chief executive.
Source: grbj.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Country heading towards water scarcity : minister - Newspaper
Pakistan is facing serious water issues and governance challenges, according to the country's chief minister. Climate change has put it among the most vulnerable countries in the world, the government has warned, and says it is struggling to access sufficient freshwater.
Source: dawn.com
Published on 2021-07-16
COVID data is complex and changeable – expecting the public to heed it as restrictions ease is optimistic
Data literacy is a key factor in how successfully the UK plans its path out of the coronavirus pandemic, writes the BBC’s Chris Stokel-Walker, who has been involved in the shift from government responsibility to public responsabilidad. Why?
Source: theconversation.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Esri Commends European Union Open Data Directive
The world's largest intelligence firm has announced a new model for access to valuable geospatial data in the European Union, which aims to encourage the use of open data across the continent and beyond borders of the EU and other countries in Europe.
Source: itnewsonline.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Greek Govt Approves First 12 Projects In Greece 2 . 0 Plan
The Greek government has approved the first 12 projects to be included in a recovery fund which aims to boost the country's digital infrastructure and improve the finances of citizens and the economy. They include improvements to schools, hospitals and education.
Source: greekcitytimes.com
Published on 2021-07-16
Hearing on China Nuclear Forces
US President Donald Trump has asked US officials to explain the extent of China’s role in the proliferation of missile and nuclear technologies. Here is the testimony presented by the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control, which is based in Washington.
Source: wisconsinproject.org
Published on 2021-07-16
How the Intelligence Community Can Get Better at Open Source Intel
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has challenged the US intelligence surveillance system (ISR) to win the next major war. How do we ensure that our civilian and military leaders enjoy decision advantage in an increasingly contested environment?
Source: defenseone.com
Published on 2021-07-16
London floating solar array secures £40k from Mayor Resilience Fund
A project which aims to boost climate change in London has been awarded almost £40,000 in government funding, according to the Mayor’s Resilience Fund (RCEP). . However, they are still waiting until October to develop their solutions.
Source: solarpowerportal.co.uk
Published on 2021-07-16
New online resource makes policing data in Norfolk available to public
A new data hub for Norfolk Police officers, citizen complaints and use of force in an interactive, easy to read format has been launched by the city’s CivicLab. Here is a look at how it aims to improve transparency and community relations.
Source: wtkr.com
Published on 2021-07-16
New project unites digital humanities , Black studies , and data and computation
A team of researchers has been granted a $300,000 planning grant to tackle racial injustice in digital humanities. What does it mean for those who believe data is accurate, and what is the truth about which data can't tell?
Source: hub.jhu.edu
Published on 2021-07-16
Seattle mayoral candidates lay out their plans to address city homeless crisis
Seattle’s former mayor Alan Durkan has been accused of missing texts and a lack of support for homeless people, according to reports from the US state-run housing agency Kimberly Todd. But what do the candidates stand on?
Source: mynorthwest.com
Published on 2021-07-16
The GovLab launches free online course on Open Justice
A new initiative has been launched to encourage more people to improve the workings of legal institutions, including courts, prosecutors and prisons across the world, and other judicial institutions in the US and Canada. The GovLab says it is a growing movement to change the way we work.
Source: 7thspace.com
Published on 2021-07-16
UPDATE : COVID - 19 percent - positivity in local health district rises above 5 %
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the US state of Virginia has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the state's Department of Health. The latest figures have shown a rise in infection rates.
Source: fauquier.com
Published on 2021-07-16