TabbedOverviewOpenAfrica is a volunteer driven open data platform, it aims to be the largest independent repository of open data on the African continent. Maintained by Code for Africa, it is a public service that is available as a free resource for citizens, civil society organisations, civic activists, the media, and government agencies. Users can upload, download and reuse data available through the platform. Provider: Code for AfricaPosted: Oct 4, 2018 11:33amUpdated: Jun 13, 2019 11:54amSourceCRL reviews are based on independent research. Information is researched by CRL staff and other specialists at CRL libraries. See CRL Review for additional source notes. DetailsCollection ContentSubject Areas: Social SciencesResource Types: DatasetOpen Access - Denotes data sourced directly from publisherTerms and Provider DetailsProvider: Code for Africa CRL ReviewCollection Content: The data in OpenAfrican is made available through partnerships with 61 organizations and civil society groups that share data. Data and project partners include: African Network of Centres for Investigative Reporting, Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, Climate Change and African Political Stability, eHealth Africa, and UNICEF. The datasets available in OpenAfrica includes population data, government and financial related data, and health related data. OpenAfrica is maintained by Code for Africa, with additional support from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the World Bank. Individual datasets or data collections on openAFRICA may receive support from additional partners. Delivery: Datasets can be searched using keywords, or browsed. The OpenAfrica platform uses a search engine to offer several ways of finding the data; users can view all the datasets to see everything that is currently available, or search by keyword, category or department/agency. Some datasets provide guidance on accessing its data, provided as associated metadata. You can also browse datasets by public body, by nation, a-z listing, as well as subject tags. Datasets are available for download in various formats including PDFs, XLS, CSV, ZIP, and DOC. Some datasets are available via the site's API, Terms: The data and information available through openAFRICA are available under the Open Government License, except where otherwise noted. SourcesSources for this review include information publicly posted or obtained directly from the publisher; data collected by CRL staff and specialists at CRL libraries; and examination of the digital collection when possible. Other sources are noted where cited. CRL continues to gather additional information on this resource and to solicit critical assessment. CRL Offers & Status StatusCurrentDescription CRL FlaggednoPotential interest to CRL community Offer PendingnoCurrently a candidate for CRL offer Active OffernoCurrently offered for purchase or new subscription Trial AccessnoAvailable for trial Renewal OffernoCurrently offered for renewal Expired OffernoPast offers Inactive / DeclinednoNo longer under consideration by CRL Reviewed by CRLyesEvaluation available by CRL and community Special AccessnoMember-only access available for a limited time Community RatingsPlatform and user interface: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Content scope and completeness: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Cost and price-structure: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Print