The Open Product Initiative is a collaborative project between Loughborough University, Open Data Manchester and Dsposal, with support from TechUK and Buyerdock. The aim is to explore the development of an open standard for batteries and (waste) electronic and electrical equipment (W)EEE data, building on the work already conducted to develop the Open 3P standard for packaging
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Welcome to the second instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’re diving into eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world impact of our projects. Today, we’re exploring our collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on developing principles for the ethical use of Automated
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When a decision is made that affects us, we hope the people involved are thinking carefully about its impact. But it isn’t always a human who is doing the legwork. Algorithms, including complicated AI systems, are playing an increasing role in decision making. This can bring many positives, but we need to ensure that their use doesn’t
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Welcome to our new blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. For over ten years, ODM has been at the forefront of raising awareness about the opportunities and challenges of using data. We’ve supported countless individuals and organisations in building their understanding and skills. In this series, we’ll dive into eight case
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An important part of Open Data Manchester’s work helps to strengthen democratic processes. This may be through exploring the data around representation, understanding data through Election Hack or helping public bodies put user experience at the heart of decision making. Julian Tait, our Chief Executive, recently visited Kenya and wrote about the events he saw
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In early June, Open Data Manchester took the train to London to take in the Stronger Things 2024 conference, hosted by New Local at Guildhall. The conference brought together changemakers, community leaders and public sector innovators to explore ideas and strategies for empowering communities and transforming public services and to showcase innovative work being done
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Sophie Walker, Project Manager at Open Data Manchester and Co-Founder of Dsposal, will be taking part in the All Points North cycling event. Here she explains why she is taking on the challenge and what she hopes to get out of it. Those of you who know me probably know I can be a little reckless.
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The Co-Operative movement has come a long way since the modern co-operative movement was established in Rochdale, Greater Manchester in 1844. Now over three million co-operatives employ 280 million workers globally. These co-operatives have one billion people as members and account for nearly 5% of global economic output. The most common types
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Started in 2021, The Data Cooperative Working Group is an informal, international forum for practitioners, researchers and those interested in the development of data cooperatives as a democratic and accountable mechanism to manage the data we all create. Since it has been established the group have explored the mechanics of data cooperative creation, examples of
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Today, April 16th, we learned that the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been accepted as an Open Government Partnership (OGP) Local jurisdiction. The GMCA is among a cohort of 54 others from across the globe. Selected from 138 applicants, the GMCA is joining fellow OGP Local jurisdictions such as Buenos Aires, Nairobi, New York City,