Open data standards are political, yet they are built in technical spaces devoid of political or social implications. Often what gets prioritized in their design is technical interoperability, not human understanding. Sometimes we focus so much on building the technology that we forget to address the new power dynamics formed. It is important for us to not only understand how powerful open data standards can be in creating changes, but to also address some of the challenges that are part of their design and implementation.
So are we all in the picture? The short answer is no. To be truly inclusive, implementation of standards and their policies need to multiply voices at the very beginning of the design process to help solve problems for the many, not just a select few. Therefore we want an open conversation to try and find some answers and bring more views to this field.
We expect as many voices possible coming from different regions and organizations as the goal of this session is to discuss and multiply the voices included in standards design and implementation. We will reach to potential participants, in advance, in order for them to attend.
We're hoping that many efforts and discussions will continue after Mozfest. Share any ideas you already have for how to continue the work from your session.:We are already thinking about ways to keep this conversation going. Mozfest give us a good opportunity to gather as many people as posible. Regardless of our participation at the event, we will find ways to keep the conversation going together with the support of ILDA, Hivos, Stepup, and other organizations.
She is currently the Research and Policy Director of ILDA. In the past few years she has focused on the intersection of data and inclusion
Ana is a researcher, advisor, and facilitator who works on publicly accountable use of data and technology. She currently researches AI public investment and “AI for the Rest of Us.”
Miko is a researcher, process designer, and facilitator, obsessed with finding empowering ways to use data to achieve systemic change.
I lead work at Global Integrity on open fiscal governance, with a focus on the use of data for accountability and anti-corruption.
Critical optimist working at the intersections of democracy, digitalization and civic agency. Interested in empowerment, inclusion and revolution. #commons #feminism #peoplepower
