Open Knowledge Foundation

Open Knowledge Foundation (OKF) is a global, non-profit network that promotes and shares information at no charge, including both content and data. It was founded by Rufus Pollock on 20 May 2004 in Cambridge, UK. It is incorporated in England and Wales as a private company limited by guarantee. Between May 2016 and May 2019 the organisation was named Open Knowledge International, but decided in May 2019 to return to Open Knowledge Foundation.

"Open Knowledge" redirects here. For the concept, see Open knowledge.

Open Knowledge Foundation
AbbreviationOKF
Formation20 May 2004 (2004-05-20)
FounderRufus Pollock
TypeNonprofit organisation
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FocusOpen knowledge broadly, including open access, open content, open science and open data
Location
  • 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom
Area served
International
Key people
Rufus Pollock, Renata Ávila Pinto (CEO)
Websiteokfn.org
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