Knowledge at Guam Initiative

Guam Data in the Headlines.

Kids' obesity rate dropping, remains high About 22 percent of school-age children on island are obese, which is above the national average of about 17 percent.

Guam data in the headlines.

Dededo most burglarized: GPD crime analyst breaks down reports by village Dededo was the most burglarized village during the first few months of this year, according to a new police report.

KGI Participated in the poster portion showcasing the Natural Capital Sustainability Process

WATCH: Presentation from June 2014 about they type of local data collected on Guam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzOXruGGUt8

KGI Data Modernization Conference v2 Knowledge@Guam Initiative's Data Modernization Conference (June 11, 2014 Tumon, Guam) Dr. Michael Levin's presentation on Guam's existing data, potential dat...

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Knowledge@Barrigada - KGI Focus Group

What are your wishes to improve your village?

KGIFGFULLv2 KGI asked Focus Group Participants to share 3 wishes they have for the village of Barrigada. Here are a few responses was received.

Many who attended our Focus Groups expressed the need for Neighborhood Watches to increase security and safety around the villages. Watch the chief of police Fred Bordallo propose to the Mayor's Council the Mayor Security Force.

GPD proposing having armed security in all villages While some crime has been prevented in villages due to the enforcement of neighborhood watch programs, more can still be done.

Our team is proud to announce the launch of our brand new Knowledge Portal! Visit our virtual Knowledge Management Center today!

We couldn't agree more. People shouldn't have to go through a formal process to get information out of GovGuam. We should have it at our fingertips.

http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2014/11/forget-the-foia-request-cities-states-open-data-portals/

Forget the FOIA Request: Cities, States Open Data Portals | Mediashift | PBS In almost any city you can read your local leaders’ emails if you formally ask for them. In Gainesville, Fla., all you have to do is go here. In most states you can find out how tax dollars are being spent if you officially request expenditure records. In Wisconsin, you just click here.

From all of us here at K@GI! Have fun and be Safe!

From the entire Knowledge@Guam Initiative Team. Have a safe long weekend!