ResourcesOver
ResourcesOver is a conceptual framework and open-data initiative intended to coordinate cross-sector resource management by overlaying data on supply, demand, logistics, and environmental costs. The aim is to identify inefficiencies, prevent waste, and improve resilience across municipal, regional, and organizational networks.
Origins and development: The term emerged in policy and academic discussions as a response to fragmented resource
How it works: ResourcesOver aggregates data from utilities, suppliers, transport networks, and public agencies. Using forecasting
Governance and participation: A typical governance setup involves a multi-stakeholder consortium and a neutral steward responsible
Applications and impact: Pilot programs have been explored in urban resource planning, disaster response, energy and
Challenges and reception: Critics warn of potential centralization of power, data privacy concerns, and the technical
See also: Resource management, data interoperability, circular economy, supply-chain resilience.