Victoria Gladkiy

Communications Lead

Open Knowledge Graph: Access Global and Local Data for Deeper Insights

Consider the work of a journalist or a research analyst, tasked with uncovering patterns in public health, economics, or demographic change. Finding the answers often requires navigating numerous isolated datasets, each providing only a fragment of the bigger picture. Datastory’s Open Knowledge Graph (OKG) offers a solution: a powerful, unified resource that integrates over 400 datasets, sourced from trusted institutions worldwide, and organizes them across 50 interconnected topics.

The OKG empowers professionals across sectors by providing seamless access to a vast array of open data—ideal for uncovering insights, verifying facts, or analyzing trends at both local and global levels. With data from 300 international sources and 100 local sources across countries like Sweden, the USA, Germany, and Japan, the OKG transforms open data into a tool for action, knowledge, and public engagement.

The Role of Open Data in Today's World

In a world driven by data, the concept of open data serves as a cornerstone of transparency and informed decision-making. Open data is information made freely available by governments, institutions, and organizations, covering areas like health, finance, and environmental impact. Its unrestricted access allows journalists, researchers, and policymakers to examine, analyze, and share information that impacts society.

However, while open data’s potential is vast, its true value lies in how it’s organized and accessed. Datastory’s OKG stands apart in this regard, allowing users to approach data not as isolated points but as interconnected insights. Whether analyzing economic resilience or evaluating environmental trends, the OKG’s structure encourages deeper exploration of data relationships and patterns.

Datastory’s Open Knowledge Graph: A Structured Solution to Complex Questions

The Open Knowledge Graph organizes information in a way that reflects the interconnected nature of our world. Where traditional data sources focus on isolated figures, the OKG emphasizes relationships, offering insights into how data points influence each other.

With the OKG, you can easily dive into topics like global health, economics, and education. For example, you might ask, “Which country has the highest standard of living?” By connecting data from the OECD and The World Bank, the OKG helps you explore quality of life, income, and health, all in one view. Or, if you’re curious about trends like “Is HIV declining?” the OKG pulls reliable data from UNAIDS and WHO to provide a clear answer.

How the Open Knowledge Graph Works

The OKG provides a structured yet flexible framework that simplifies complex data exploration. Here’s how it works:

• Seamless Data Integration: Easily integrate your proprietary data with open data through the OKG’s API, creating a single source of truth. Data is harmonized, cleaned, and ready for use.

• Access to Trusted Sources: The OKG gives you direct access to 300 international and 100 local datasets across 50 topics, from economics and health to education and environment.

• Interconnected Insights: By linking data points from different sources, the OKG highlights relationships like how urbanization impacts public health or how income and life expectancy correlate. This lets you explore data in ways that make these connections visible.

How Different Sectors Use the Open Knowledge Graph

The Open Knowledge Graph transforms information into actionable insights. Here’s how it supports a range of fields:

• Journalism and Media

  Journalists use the OKG to verify facts, connect data points, and bring context to their stories. Covering economic trends? The OKG can help explore connections with environmental changes, making for more insightful stories.

• Research and Academia

  Researchers can uncover hidden patterns by exploring links between datasets, such as connecting income levels with public health outcomes. This interconnected view drives new discoveries and fuels academic work with deeper insights.

• Public Policy

  Policymakers rely on comprehensive data to shape effective strategies. By drawing from both local and global sources, the OKG reveals relationships like how urbanization affects public health trends, supporting informed decisions that consider the full context.

What Makes the Open Knowledge Graph Stand Out?

Unlike traditional data storage that keeps information isolated, the OKG emphasizes the relationships between datasets, delivering a contextual understanding of complex issues. Whether you’re a journalist piecing together a story or a policymaker evaluating community health, the OKG makes connections visible and insights more accessible.

Datastory designed the OKG to be approachable for everyone—not just data scientists. With an intuitive interface, users can easily explore patterns, understand relationships, and use the insights to tell compelling stories.

Explore a New Way of Understanding Data

Today, the ability to connect data across sources is key to making sense of a complex world. Datastory’s Open Knowledge Graph offers a unique approach to data exploration, enabling researchers, journalists, and policymakers to create richer, data-driven stories and make more informed decisions.

As the OKG continues to grow, so do the possibilities for data-driven storytelling, research breakthroughs, and policy insights.

Curious about how the Open Knowledge Graph can reveal new insights in your work? Sign up for a demo today and start exploring the potential of connected data.