There are a number of projects around the world aimed at opening up the legislative process through creative re-use of the records produced by parliaments, congresses etc. It is worth looking at some of these power of information exemplars.
UK – TheyWorkForYou.com
US – OpenCongress.org
EU – IPPR-MEP.eu (How MEPs Work)
Australia – OpenAustralia.org
There are some interesting [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘exemplar’
June 24, 2008
Opening Up Legislative Bodies
June 18, 2008
Crime Mapping – proof of concept
The Taskforce has been investigating what an ideal crime map might look like. Rather than a ‘fear of crime map’ how could one show the trends in crime in someone’s area and on the same screen provide information about police priorities in your neighbourhood and a one click connection to local police. That is providing [...]