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Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Announcing MarkdownDB v0.1 github.com/datopian/markdown…
A super simple way to turn markdown files into a queryable #SQLite database and API that you can then use from *any* #javascript application. Especially useful building #JAMStack websites with e.g. @nextjs @nuxt_js etc
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
📣 We are proud to announce that the #PortalJS team at #Datopian is revamping #OpenSpending!
🌎 OpenSpending is an #OpenData project focused on gathering and sharing financial records of nations all around the world.
Stay tuned for more info.
#Transparency #OpenRevolution
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Here's my brief summary of @IMFNews on fossil fuel subsidies which their recent Sep 21 paper estimates at $5.9 trillion (!) or 5.8% of global GDP (with about 10% of those being "explicit") github.com/life-itself/commu… #climatecrisis
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
New post up about @matrixdotorg and @element_hq "A case study of funding an #open protocol for real time chat" openrevolution.net/news/matr… #OpenRevolution #OpenSource #OpenInfo
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Our friends at @OKFN have just unveiled their new #FrictionlessData documentation portal 🎉
We’re proud to have helped fund this work – read their blog to find out what they've updated and what’s coming next
Learn more: blog.okfn.org/2021/04/14/unv…
@frictionlessd8a #opendata
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
🎉 Happy Open Data Day! 🎉
Today people all over the world will celebrate #opendata
Join in and spread the word via #OpenDataDay + #ODD2021
Visit opendataday.org which is now available in 15 languages
Discover 280+ events from 74+ countries opendataday.org/events/2021/
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
📣 JOB ALERT! 2/3 We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to build and ship products for #digitalpublicgoods in #OpenSource, #OpenContent, #OpenData @UNICEFInnovate. Must ❤️ agile, be nimble, be kind ❤️ #innovation #changemakers: jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/53…
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
JOB #ddj: Become the Data Editor for @OCCRP and help coordinate data analysis for cross-border projects around the world! occrp.org/en/occrp-jobs/data…
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Are you attending the #OpenScience Conference?
Don't miss @lilscientista's talk about #learnings on encouraging #OpenData sharing in #science with #OpenSource tools (like #FrictionlessData).
It's at 1:30CET on 18/02. See you there?
web-eur.cvent.com/event/edaa…
#osc2021 @ZBW_MediaTalk
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
We are #hiring - deadline approaching (7 Feb): would you like to be one of the key people working on improving the #OpenCitations computational infrastructure for the next three years? Please #retweet! More info at
opencitations.wordpress.com/… #OpenScience #OpenInfra #OA #OpenData
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Data is only useful if it is used :)
OCP is looking for a software development team to build a tool to convert data that conforms to the Open Contracting Data Standard from JSON to Excel / CSV.
Deadline: February 5.
Details: open-contracting-partnership…
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
REMINDER: We are looking for users of #FrictionlessData to help us review our documentation.
We would love to hear from you!
1 feedback session = £50💰
Interested? Then fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Thanks for your help!
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Join the OpenOwnership tech team for our first ‘Technology Showcase’ event on 30th July 2020 with lightning talks and demonstrations from us and organizations inc
@mysociety @sinarproject @OCCRP @pesaflow working on digital transparency tools
Register here us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
OpenSpending has played a vital role in the publication of open budget and spending data by governments worldover. Datopian is proud to announce that we are taking over stewardship! #OpenData datopian.com/blog/2020/07/09…
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
OpenSpending stewardship moving to Datopian
blog.okfn.org/2020/07/09/ope…
#openspending #fiscaldata #opendata
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
🌟Invitation to tender🌟
@ODIHQ is looking to award up to £15,000 for projects that help people find and book physical activities online, using OpenActive data standards and tooling.
For the full brief, visit: bit.ly/37ASUKA
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Save the dates for our upcoming Code for All Summit!
July 14, 20 & 22 we will:
🤝Discuss collaboration in civic tech
😷Share stories about civic tech's response to COVID-19
💪Work together to build skills as a Network
🎉Get to know each other!
Hope to see you there!
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
Lessons learned from organising the first ever virtual csv,conf
If you want a look behind the scenes of last month's @CSVConference or are looking for advice about organising great online events, read this blogpost from the #csvconf organising team
blog.okfn.org/2020/06/17/les…
Team work makes the dream work! 💜 see y'all again for csv,conf,v6 #commallama 🦙 #csvconf
Open Knowledge Labs retweeted
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
WE ARE HIRING
Devops Python Web Django
OpenSAFELY.org, OpenPrescribing.net, TrialsTracker.net
1. We build tools that work
2. We ship fast
3. We pay developers properly
4. We are lovely
COME CHANGE THE WORLD
ebmdatalab.net/were-hiring-e…
Last chance to apply to #FrictionlessData Tool Fund blog.okfn.org/2020/03/02/ann…
Receive a $5000 grant to build open source tools for reproducible research using Frictionless Data tooling, specs + code base toolfund.frictionlessdata.io
Deadline: 17th May 2020
#opensource #openscience
