Open Government
By opening government information to the public, citizens and government can share a common picture of the intelligence that drives decisions across the nation. Open government promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement and recognizes that new technologies allow stakeholders to access information and collaborate online as never before.
The true value of opening government data lies in how agencies and the public put it to use. Providing access to data is an essential first step, but sharing it in an informative format is the key to fostering a new level of government communication and efficiency. GIS technology unlocks the potential of open data by bringing it into an enlightening spatial context, enabling individuals and government to better understand their world and take informed action.
Share and Map Your Data
- See how GIS provides a platform for open data in this brochure [PDF]
- Create, Access, manage and share your maps, data, and other geospatial information on ArcGIS Online
- Access geospatial data, services and apps on the Geospatial Platform
Deliver Transparency & Accountability
Foster Collaboration
- Read how agencies are using cloud-based GIS [PDF] to foster collaboration, increase productivity and lowers IT costs.
Encourage Citizen Engagement