New Open Knowledge Hub Launches At Open Development Camp

IDS launches new open knowledge hub at this year's Open Development Camp. A key aspect of the hub’s design is to raise the profile of diverse perspectives on development, paying particular attention to research content from developing countries.

The new Oriel Open Knowlege Hub is being launched on Friday 10 October, at Open Development Camp 2014. IDS is hosting a panel discussion which will focus on the present realities of open content in International Development, looking at the challenges of operating in a multilingual/ multi genre world. This event will be webcast live and available to watch again.

The hub is a collaborative "Open Data" platform for sharing digital content about development that aims to improve the supply and accessibility of content that supports evidence-informed policy making and practice by development actors. A key aspect of the hub’s design is to raise the profile of diverse perspectives on development, paying particular attention to research content from developing countries.

Peter Mason, Project Technical Lead said "The Oriel Open Knowledge Hub project works collaboratively with partners, using peer support to help think through the issues and implications of opening up data, through shared learning and via technical development… Working together in this way will enable us to share content better and to link us all into the new world of open knowledge."...