The History and Evolution of Data.gov
Explore how the US government data portal evolved from concept to the world's largest open data platform.
Biography
James Richardson brings a decade of experience analyzing open government initiatives across federal, state, and local governments. He has authored comprehensive reports on transparency legislation for the Sunlight Foundation and contributed to the development of open data standards used by over 200 municipalities.
Credentials & Experience
- M.P.A., Harvard Kennedy School
- Former Policy Director, Sunlight Foundation
- Open Data Advisory Board Member, 3 cities
Articles by James
Ensuring Data Quality in Open Government Datasets
Best practices for evaluating and improving the quality, accuracy, and reliability of public datasets.
How Civic Hackathons Drive Government Innovation
Case studies and best practices from hackathons that produced real civic solutions.
Open Data Initiatives Around the World
Comparing open data programs from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Open Government in Developing Nations
Unique challenges and opportunities for transparency in emerging economies.