Un Data API


Release Notes

Current version

Next Rev:

  • Add additional text data sets from WHO
  • Improved documentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current version of the UN Data API?

The current version is a Java App Engine deployment available at http://undata-api.appspot.com/, with data import scripts complete, a basic REST API in place, a test data set from the WHO data on data.un.org, and 3scale integration.

What is planned for the next revision?

The next revision is planned to add additional text data sets from WHO and to include improved documentation.

Where can I find the API documentation?

Documentation is available in the wiki, including pages for Datasets, Filteredquery, GeneralQuery, Home, Results, and the FAQ.

How is the API integrated with 3scale?

The current version includes 3scale integration, and the site footer links to 3scale as the powering platform.

Where does the test data set come from?

The test data set is sourced from the WHO data available at http://data.un.org/Browse.aspx?d=WHO.