Software:DKAN (open data platform)

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DKAN
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Developer(s)CivicActions
Initial release2012
Written inPHP
TypeOpen Data Platform
LicenseGPL
Websitegetdkan.org

DKAN is an open-source platform built on the Drupal content management system, designed for managing and publishing open data. It is inspired by the Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network (CKAN) and provides tools for the storage, publication, and management of datasets.[1] It is fundamentally a content repository for data assets like CSVs, Shape Files, JSON or even PDF files.

History

DKAN was initially released on October 2, 2012, by NuCivic. DKAN was adopted by governments around the world in an effort to provide greater transparency through Open Data[2]. The World Bank was one of many institutions who recommended DKAN for government data catalogs[3].

In 2017, stewardship of the platform transitioned to CivicActions, signifying a commitment to further development and community involvement.[4] In 2020, the platform was rewritten to support versions of Drupal 8 and later, including compatibility with Drupal 9 and 10.

In 2020, DKAN underwent a significant rewrite to support Drupal 8, and it has since been updated to work with Drupal 9 and 10.

Usage

Like Drupal, DKAN released under an Open Source and released under a GPL License, so it is free for anyone to download, use, modify and distribute. Sites like Builtwith.com do track its adoption over time[5].

Data.CMS.gov: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services use DKAN to manage their open data portals.[6]

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: DKAN is part of a collaboration with CivicActions on an open data project.[7]

Cambridgeshire Insight: DKAN powers this platform to provide access to data for research and analysis.[8]

Comparison with CKAN

DKAN offers similar functionalities to CKAN but is distinguished by its integration into the Drupal ecosystem, providing modularity and enhanced customization options.[9] Because it operates within the Drupal community, DKAN can be extended by the contributed modules and themes which are available. DKAN has also been built to be headless, offering greater flexibility for both mobile and desktop user interfaces.

References

  1. ↑ "Open data platform DKAN changes hands". StateScoop. 6 November 2017. https://statescoop.com/open-data-platform-dkan-changes-hands/. 
  2. ↑ "Using Jamaica's Open Data Portal | Jamaica Open Data". https://www.data.gov.jm/story/using-jamaicas-open-data-portal. 
  3. ↑ "Open Data Toolkit |Technology Options | Data" (in en). https://opendatatoolkit.worldbank.org/en/data/opendatatoolkit/technology. 
  4. ↑ "CivicActions Assumes Leadership of DKAN Project". November 2017. https://medium.com/dkan-blog/civicactions-assumes-leadership-of-dkan-project-expands-government-open-data-services-b2e28525ead6. 
  5. ↑ "DKAN Usage Statistics". https://trends.builtwith.com/cms/DKAN. 
  6. ↑ "Improving the online experience for Medicare beneficiaries with WECMS". Drupal.org. 20 June 2024. https://www.drupal.org/case-study/improving-the-online-experience-for-medicare-beneficiaries-with-wecms. 
  7. ↑ "CivicActions Partners with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on DKAN Open Data Project". The Drop Times. https://www.thedroptimes.com/40093/civicactions-partners-with-oak-ridge-national-laboratory-dkan-open-data-project. 
  8. ↑ "About Cambridgeshire Insight Data Portal". Cambridgeshire Insight. https://data.cambridgeshireinsight.org.uk/about#:\~:text=Research%20Group.-,WHAT%20IS%20DKAN%3F,-DKAN%20is%20the. 
  9. ↑ "Comparison with CKAN". Drupal TV. https://www.drupal.tv/index.php/external-video/2024-08-15/unlocking-transparency-open-data-management-and-metadata-standards-drupal. 


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