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“…This report includes: Recommendations and implementation steps for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and activists looking to leverage open data Key challenges, such as resource shortages and inadequate privacy or security protections Four conditions that enable open data to work—including organizational partnerships and collaborations Case studies of open data projects for improving government in Brazil, Sweden, Slovakia, and other countries Projects for empowering citizens in Tanzania, Kenya, Mexico, and Uruguay New business opportunities enabled by open weather, geo-location, and market research data Public problem-solving efforts built on open data for Ebola in Sierra Leone, dengue fever in Singapore, and earthquakes in New Zealand Andrew Young (@_AndrewYoung) is the Associate Director of Research at The GovLab (www.thegovlab.org), where he leads a number of grant-funded research efforts focusing on the impact of technology on public institutions. …”

“…This open access edited volume reports on a unique network of university-community partnerships (UC Links) that connect university faculty and students with young people in diverse communities around the world. …”

“…Despite remarkable recent increases in enrolment and educational attainment, the countries of Latin America lag behind in skills development among both secondary school students and the wider adult population. Young adults are still struggling in the labour market, while employers report skill shortages are a barrier to business. …”