Towards a sustainable open data ecosystem

Presentation on the ODECO project for the European Open Data Days 2025 in Luxembourg: In this talk we will explore the key findings of the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions project, ODECO, focused on creating sustainable open data ecosystems. Over four years, 15 researchers studied user needs and governance structures for seven distinct user groups. The presentation addresses how user-driven, circular, inclusive and skills-based approaches can provide social and economic value back to open data ecosystems. It also highlights strategies to foster participation from non-governmental stakeholders and improve collaboration across sectors. Insights into governance improvements and data quality enhancements will be shared, aiming to advance sustainable open data practices in the EU.