The document is a primer on the Open Knowledge Foundation presented by Laura James. It introduces open knowledge as accessible, understandable, and useful data that can help solve real problems. It then lists several projects and initiatives of the Open Knowledge Foundation including open data portals, data journalism resources, civic technology tools, and local chapters around the world that aim to empower people through open knowledge. It directs readers to the Open Knowledge Foundation website and social media for more information on additional projects, partnerships, and activities.

1. A PRIMER
THE OPEN KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION
LAURA JAMES
PRESENTED BY

2. Okfn.org
Open knowledge is what open data becomes when it’s useful, usable and
used
– accessible, understandable, meaningful, and able to help someone solve a
real problem.

3. Opendefinition.org

4. Okfn.org/team

5. Ckan.org

6. Data.gov.uk

7. Data.gov

8. Openspending.org

9. Schoolofdata.org

10. Publicdomainreview.org

11. Crowdcrafting.org

12. Datajournalismhandbook.org

13. Opendatahandbook.org

14. Okfn.org/local

15. www.meetup.com/openknowledgefoundation

16. Okfestival.org

17. Okfn.org/wg

18. Okfnlabs.org

19. And that’s not all
• Fellowships
• Partnerships
• Things I don’t know about
• Things I’ve forgotten
• Things I don’t have time to talk about

20. http://okfn.org
@OKFN
Empowering through open knowledge