Data for public good

A few years ago when we were advising the government on opening up data, we knew that we wanted an organization not of the government but one that could inform the government. An organization that could promote the creation of a trusted data ecosystem for everyone, while acting independently and highlighting the societal and economic value from open data. This led to the creation of the Open Data Institute. COVID-19 has clearly demonstrated that in the absence of a healthy and mobile population, the economy starts to fall apart. Ensuring that public and private interests are mutually supportive has become paramount today.