Open Data - Catalogs and Projects

Given the enormous incline in the promotion of the use of open data  i found useful to list a few main portals where open data can be accessed and current projects that make use of open data can be found.

List of websites that contain catalogues with sources and projects of open data:

• TheDataHub: The best tool for searching open data sets


• Open Government Data: Useful, constantly updated catalogue of open data sites


• Open Knowledge Foundation: An organisation for the promotion of open data regime. Contains lists of active projects


• DataCatalogs.org: Search for Open Datasets, Open Data Sites and Projects


• DataLibre.Ca: A list of Open Data Links and Resources from Canada (Contains International resources as well)


• PublicData.Eu: A European Initiative for gathering and distributing Open public data and promoting projects


• Linking Open Government Data (LOGD): Thorough database with advanced search options