France Leads in Open Data and Data Spaces. Why Governance Matters?
In 2024, France ranked #1 in the EU for Open Data Maturity, achieving 100% score across all dimensions: policy, governance, portal, and impact. This recognition reflects the country’s strong national framework, advanced data portal, and the ability to generate tangible value from open data across society, business, and government.
Scaling with France 2030
Building on this foundation, France is accelerating the development of data spaces through its France 2030 investment program. Initiatives such as the Health Data Hub and AgDataHub illustrate how trusted data-sharing infrastructures can transform sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
These projects are backed by substantial public funding, demonstrating France’s commitment to secure, interoperable, and high-impact digital ecosystems.
Governance as the Backbone
This progress underscores a critical truth: governance is the backbone of data sharing. Without clear rules, trust frameworks, and accountability, even the most advanced platforms cannot scale sustainably.
That is where iSHARE Foundation positions itself. As a neutral and trusted governance framework, iSHARE goes beyond facilitation by setting standards for:
- Building trust between participants
- Certifying compliance with rules
- Issuing credentials to enable secure interactions
Looking Ahead
As Europe moves rapidly towards a network of interconnected data spaces, iSHARE ensures they are not just technically possible, but also scalable, interoperable, and future-proof.
France’s leadership in open data shows what is possible with vision and investment. iSHARE complements this momentum by providing the independent governance model that makes digital ecosystems truly work, across sectors, countries, and industries.
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