The document discusses the benefits of open data and argues that development agencies and NGOs should release their data to the public. It notes that 250 years ago Sweden created the first freedom of information legislation, and currently 100 countries have similar laws. Open data can result in increased public sector efficiency, participation, and new jobs and profits. However, achieving open data is difficult. The document recommends that donors create a portal to store grantee data and establish an organization to educate, organize, and maintain publicly available data in order to maximize its benefits and avoid data being lost.