The World Bank approached Whythawk and the Open Knowledge International to develop a standard open data management platform based on CKAN in a collaborative project with local government.
Our solution
The main objective of the open data project was to ensure that a local team had sufficient training and support to both manage open data release and process, as well as for a technical team to continue developing custom applications for the site. The Whythawk team conducted site visits, capacity assessments, as well as the creation and delivery of both administrative and technical training for a local, Edo-based, team to ensure skills transfer and the eventual local management of the software.
We completed the first phase of the project with development of training materials, released under Creative Commons license, and delivery of training and consultation services on-site in Benin City.
Outcomes
Edo State’s open data service went live in July 2013 at a digital government conference presented by the State Governor. More than 70 people were trained in open data techniques, and – from a low base – new datasets were added regularly. The state budget was published and available for the first time, including historical data. The service was also used as a reference project for future initiatives elsewhere in Nigeria.
