Forum Reactions to the UN Data API
This discussion thread collects early responses from members to the proposal of making United Nations data available through an API. Read the replies below and browse the related resources.
webtrekk — 12 Aug, 2009
Exposing this data through an API is a solid concept, and I am keen to see the data sets that are coming, even though I do not yet have a specific use in mind. It would have been useful during my Model United Nations days — maybe you could bring a few participants on board there and get the service listed in the handbook. Regards, Benjamin
webving — 23 Sep, 2009
This is genuinely a great idea — thank you very much for making it happen!
Common Questions
What is the UN Data API Project?
It is a project that makes United Nations data available via an API, so developers can access and reuse it programmatically. Forum members have described it as a great way to open up UN data.
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The UN Data API Project aims to make United Nations data easier to reach and reuse through a programmatic interface. This thread shows how early community members responded to the idea, and the questions above cover how to read the forum, find documentation, and suggest new data sets or features.