What We Do

We approach our work through a methodology grounded in COLLABORATION, ACTION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EDUCATION. CODE works to improve the open data ecosystem in three ways: hosting interactive OPEN DATA ROUNDTABLES in the U.S. and internationally, conducting RESEARCH, and developing RESOURCES for greater application of publicly available data.

CODE's METHODOLOGY

Through a decade of work on applying data for public good, CODE has developed a methodology that leverages the virtuous circle of Collaboration, Action, Knowledge, and Education. Unlike purely technical organizations that focus on improving datasets, conducting data analysis, or building analytic tools, we take a unique approach that focuses on how data can be used. Our work is designed to combine technology, policy, and practical application to solve important public problems. We have successfully applied our methodology to help organizations put their data to better use across a wide range of areas and applications.

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ROUNDTABLES

CODE has conducted dozens of Open Data Roundtables with government agencies and other partners in the U.S. and internationally. These unique convenings bring together data providers and their data users to help identify high-value datasets, find solutions to data problems, and establish new collaborations. They connect experts from government, nonprofits and NGOs, academia, and the private sector who may never have met before but who share common goals and interests. The Open Data Roundtables include presentations, discussions, and highly facilitated breakout sessions to produce actionable recommendations through published reports, which can be found on our Publications page. You can lean more about our Open Data Roundtables in this short video featuring CODE's Roundtables Program Manager Paul Kuhne.

  • A Briefing Paper that provides a landscape analysis of current work and challenges in the field
  • A public Webinar, livestreamed and recorded for later viewing, with keynote addresses from Federal leaders, and lightning talks on data applications
  • A Summary Report with insights from the Roundtable and CODE's recommendations for action
  • A Resource and Data Hub presenting high-value data resources and analytic models through a searchable, sortable, and easily usable online platform
  • Public outreach on the results of the Roundtable through email campaigns, social media, and articles in widely read online publications

CODE's Roundtables and related work have had long-term impacts on open data ecosystems and their use for public good. CODE's Roundtables have:

  • Helped develop collaborative networks for data publication and use
  • Led to creation of new government open data programs
  • Helped improve national data sources, digital tools, and platforms on critical issues
  • Provided input on national data policy
  • Developed case studies and use cases for open data application
  • Supported public-private partnerships and private-sector use of open government data

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Read more about CODE's Roundtables on our Publications page >

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RESEARCH

CODE’s research provides insights, best practices, and recommendations on investing in, sharing, and utilizing data for public good. The organization’s reports, white papers, and policy notes provide an overview of current data applications, facilitate analysis of trends and opportunities, and provide recommendations for management and use of publicly available data. These publications can be found on our Publications page. CODE conducts research on:

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RESOURCES

CODE develops resources for the U.S. and international data community to help analyze the use of open government data, provide insight into policies and best practices, and help governments leverage their data assets. These include:

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