Open Data and Application Interfaces in Ways That Encourage Businesses (UK0037)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: United Kingdom – First National Action Plan 2011-2013
Action Plan Cycle: 2011
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Unclear
Support Institution(s): Unclear
Policy Areas
Access to Information, Open Data, Public ParticipationIRM Review
IRM Report: United Kingdom Progress Report 2011–2013
Early Results: No IRM Data
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Yes
Ambition (see definition): No Data
Implementation i
Description
The government will open its data and application interfaces in ways that encourage businesses and social providers to develop new market opportunities. For example, the website Mumsnet uses Directgov tools built on standardised interfaces to provide users with up-to-date information on schools and family services.