1. Two Sides of
a Window
Technology for
Transparency
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2. Chapter 1: Two False
Assumptions

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6. Chapter 2: From the 4th
to the 5th Estate?

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8. Thomas
Jefferson
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9. Erin
Brokovich
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11. Watchdog
Journalism
Erodes Trust in
Democracy?

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15. Chapter 3: The Role of
Technology in the
Transparency Movement

18. Global Voices
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19. Technology for Transparency Network
transparency.globalvoicesonline.org

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36. Conclusions
★ Open government data is necessary for sustainable projects.
★ Best projects increase participation in gov't rather than
producing skepticism and distrust in political processes.
★ We have information, need context. Avoid info divergence.
★ Undifferentiated citizen inputs overwhelm politicians. (Pick
your battles.)
★ Bridge opposing echo chambers.
★ The issue of verifying identities.
★ Seeking answerability versus accountability (sanctions).
★ Shift from issues to processes.
★ Sometimes legal solutions are easier and more effective than
technical solutions.

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39. Thank You!
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oso@el-oso.net
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