"Open data is moving from the tyranny of the expert to the wisdom of the crowd.”

“Winning business through an open contracting process is not altruism, it's good business.”

"To turn commitments into results, we need actions not just from the government and private sector to disclose contracts, but also monitoring from civil society, media and parliaments.”

"The efficacy of open data for improving the quality of public services gains momentum when various stakeholders are able to use available data to inform decision making. And data use depends on data accessibility. Through the twin pillars of "disclosure" for "engagement", the principles of open contracting emphasize this need."

“Using open data, open source, and an open standard is key to rebuilding the trust of Ukraine’s private sector in its government. The procurement reform is critical in order to save US$2 billion and meet national targets of economic development.”