This document discusses using big data for the common good. It outlines how government data can be opened to fuel innovation and create public benefits. The author details a competition aimed at developing applications using open government data to address challenges in areas like transportation, healthcare, education and more. The competition provides funding and support to curate data, engage the public, and select the best submissions through a judging and voting process. The goal is to spur more public and private sector uses of open data to increase accountability, drive efficiencies and foster innovation.

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14. • Six months
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• Three rounds
• $300,000
• Data curation, public outreach
• Judges, public voting
• Build on previous competitions

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29. Broader Goals?
• Accountability
• Lack of feedback mechanisms
• Efficiencies
• Procurement
• Lack of internal buy-in
• Innovation
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