Open-Data and the power of technology

A crash course in government open-data and the web apps being developed around the world to increase citizen engagement, improve government efficiency and bring government into the 21st century.

Jonathan Brun is a co-founder of Montreal Ouvert, a citizen's action group that promotes open-data in the city of Montreal. He has been involved in a number of projects such as PatinerMontreal.ca, Resto-Net.ca and BudgetPlateau.com.