Forum Thread: Early Reactions to the UN Data API Project
This discussion collects the first responses from users to the proposal of making United Nations data available through an API. Read on for the contributions community members have shared.
webtrekk — 12 Aug, 2009
Opening this data up through an API is a solid idea. I am keen to see which data sets come next, even though I am not sure I have an immediate use for them today. It would have been useful during my time in the Model of United Nations — so you might consider contacting a few participants there and getting the service listed in the handbook. Regards, Benjamin
webving — 23 Sep, 2009
What a great idea this is! Thanks so much for making it happen.
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