Open Data Portal, which was implemented by the Metropolitan Municipality in order to strengthen the communication between the people of Sakarya and the municipality, support data-based decision-making processes and improve the quality of life in the city, is the best in the application category in the Local Governments Open Data Index evaluation conducted every year by the Open Data and Technology Association. He came first with the highest score.
In the evaluations in which many metropolitan and district municipalities were included in 3 different categories, the Open Data Portal, which was implemented by the Metropolitan Municipality 4 months ago, ranked first with 81,69 points, beating cities such as Bursa, Izmir and Konya in the application category where the software issue was evaluated. The Open Data Portal, which was launched recently and contains 6 data sets from 98 organizations, has made a name for itself as a portal that prioritizes transparency and participation.
The Open Data Portal, which makes many different data in the city accessible to the public, includes 12 different information categories such as geographical data, life, health, municipal services, disaster and emergency, environment, culture and arts, sports and transportation. The Open Data Portal, which opens its doors not only to city residents but also to developers, researchers and other stakeholders, uses Sakarya's data to develop new applications, conduct research, further improve the city's future projects, encourage the participation of city residents and improve the quality of life in the city. offers many opportunities.
WHAT IS OPEN DATA?
Open data means making public information available to everyone on the internet in a usable and reusable format. This data is collected and shared by public institutions or other organizations. Open data is used to promote transparency, increase democratic participation, support innovation, and serve the general interest of society. These data often form the basis of various applications, research and development and help society make informed decisions. Portal Access Link: https://acikveri.sakarya.bel.tr
