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Official World Bank Response (Sort of) to Google Map Maker Debate

Submitted by Global Integrity on 23 January 2012 - 2:41pm

Last week we covered the unfolding debate over the World Bank's decision to make Google Map Maker available to partner governments and multilaterals. Some observers view the deal as a bad thing given the somewhat restrictive Terms of Service imposed by Map Maker that lock up user-submitted geo-data in a distinctly non-open data way.

The World Bank Responds to the Google Map Maker Deal

Submitted by Global Integrity on 20 January 2012 - 2:33pm
What we're hearing from the World Bank about their deal with Google Map Maker.

Why We're Worried about Google's Deal with the World Bank

Submitted by Global Integrity on 18 January 2012 - 2:17pm
A new agreement between Google and the World Bank to share user-submitted map data has us concerned.

A Transparency Hub in Washington

Submitted by Global Integrity on 13 January 2012 - 9:01am
Our crazy new idea for shared collaborative work space in the DC area.

Interview with Our New Colleague, Matt Garlipp

Submitted by MonikaS on 6 January 2012 - 9:09am

As we ring in the New Year here at Global Integrity, we are happy to welcome a new intern to our ranks, Matt Garlipp.  After three days on the job, I sat down with Matt to learn more about his interest in governance, anti-corruption and why out of all the great NGOs in Washington, DC he choose to spend the next month with us.

Egypt's Crackdown on NGO Funding: How Uncommon?

Submitted by Global Integrity on 29 December 2011 - 3:43pm
A look at whether the Egyptian military government's raid on foreign-funded NGOs is an aberration or the norm internationally.

Global Integrity Newsletter: December 2011

Submitted by Global Integrity on 22 December 2011 - 9:47am
Our informative if irregular newsletter.

Fads and Trends: How NGOs Can Know What Tech Trends to Ignore

Submitted by MonikaS on 13 December 2011 - 4:09pm
Some tips for understanding when technology and social media might be of value for NGO's working on accountability and transparency issues.

Statement from Civil Society Members of the Open Government Partnership Steering Committee on the South African Protection of Information Bill

Submitted by Global Integrity on 12 December 2011 - 2:05pm
A statement from the civil society organizations serving on the steering committee of the Open Government Partnership.

A New Way of Measuring Corruption in Kenya

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on 12 December 2011 - 10:22am
Our discussions with local stakeholders about the recently released Kenya City Integrity project.

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