Open Government Data (OGD) Initiative in India

2017 ◽  
pp. 68-90
Author(s):  
Rupak Chakravarty
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
The Status ◽  
Data Policy ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
Access Data

Open Government Data (OGD) is a relevant discussion concerning transparency in governmental procedures. The chapter examines how India has followed up on the open data policy and constituted the Open Government Data (OGD) Platform and National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP) to ensure that citizens can access data generated from public-funded governmental activities. The author has conducted an empirical examination of the status of the Open Government Data initiative in India, its scope, how the programme ranks against other countries, and has evaluated the same against the parameters of Democracy Index (33 out of 165), Open Data Barometer (43 out of 100) of Open Government Data and webometric analysis. India has taken proactive steps towards releasing government data to public domain. This can be seen in the rising growth in contribution of datasets and increase in OGD literature. The NDSAP and OGD Platform can be applauded as a healthy step on the part of the Government of India towards transparency and encouraging public participation in governance.

Asymmetric Open Government Data (OGD) framework in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 434-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuti Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government

Purpose With the ongoing drives towards Open Government Data (OGD) initiatives across the globe, governments have been keen on pursuing their OGD policies to ensure transparency, collaboration and efficiency in administration. As a developing country, India has recently adopted the OGD policy (www.data.gov.in); however, the percolation of this policy in the States has remained slow. This paper aims to underpin the “asymmetry” in OGD framework as far as the Indian States are concerned. Besides, the study also assesses the contribution of “Open Citizens” in furthering the OGD initiatives of the country. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory qualitative following a case study approach informs the present study using documentary analysis where evidentiary support from five Indian States (Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Sikkim and Gujarat) is being drawn to assess the nature and scope of the OGD framework. Further, conceptualization for “Open Citizen” framework is provided to emphasize upon the need to have aware, informed and pro-active citizens to spearhead the OGD initiatives in the country. Findings While the National OGD portal has a substantial number of data sets across different sectors, the States are lagging behind in the adoption and implementation of OGD policies, and while Telangana and Sikkim have been the frontrunners in adoption of OGD policies in a rudimentary manner, others are yet to catch up with them. Further, there is “asymmetry” in terms of the individual contribution of the government bodies to the open data sets where some government bodies are more reluctant to share their datasets than the others. Practical implications It is the conclusion of the study that governments need to institutionalize the OGD framework in the country, and all the States should appreciate the requirement of adopting a robust OGD policy for furthering transparency, collaboration and efficiency in administration. Social implications As an “Open Citizen”, it behooves upon the citizens to be pro-active and contribute towards the open data sets which would go a long way in deriving social and economic value out of these data sets. Originality/value While there are many studies on OGD in the West, studies focused upon the developing countries are starkly lacking. This study plugs this gap by attempting a comparative analysis of the OGD frameworks across Indian States. Besides, the study has provided a conceptualization of “Open Citizen” (OGD) which may be tapped for further research in developing and developed countries to ascertain the linkage between OGD and OC.

Societal and Economical Impact on Citizens through Innovations Using Open Government Data

2015 ◽  
pp. 147-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Misra ◽  
Alka Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Indian Society ◽  
Government Accountability ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Data Platform ◽  
Data Policy ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This chapter analyzes the impact that an open data policy can have on the citizens of India. Especially in a scenario where government accountability and transparency has become the buzzword for good governance and further look at whether the availability of open data can become an agent for socio-economic change in India. What kind of change it can bring to India which has its own complexities when it comes to socio economic issues and whether the steps taken by the government are up to the mark to address these complexities through data sharing. In order to understand the changes which may occur for the good or the bad, the chapter looks at specific examples where the open data platform have been utilized in India and what impact they have had on the Indian society and how the citizens have responded to it.

scholarly journals Open Government Data Use in the Brazilian States and Federal District Public Administrations

Data ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Ilka Kawashita ◽  
Ana Alice Baptista ◽  
Delfina Soares
Keyword(s):  
Open Data ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Data File ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Data Policy ◽  
Government Data

This research investigates whether, why, and how open government data (OGD) is used and reused by Brazilian state and district public administrations. A new online questionnaire was developed and collected data from 26 of the 27 federation units between June and July 2021. The resulting dataset was cleaned and anonymized. It contains an insight on 158 parameters for 26 federation units explored. This article describes the questionnaire metadata and the methods applied to collect and treat data. The data file was divided into four sections: respondent profile (identify the respondent and his workplace), OGD use/consumption, what OGD is used for by public administrations, and why OGD is used by public administrations (benefits, barriers, drivers, and barriers to OGD use/reuse). Results provide the state of the play of OGD use/reuse in the federation units administrations. Therefore, they could be used to inform open data policy and decision-making processes. Furthermore, they could be the starting point for discussing how OGD could better support the digital transformation in the public sector.

scholarly journals Implementasi Open Government Data oleh Pemerintah Kota Bandung

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-153
Author(s):  
Fhikri Fhutera Yudan ◽  
◽  
Muhammad Arief Virgy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Open Data ◽  
City Government ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Cooperation Agreement ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government

This article aims to describe and analyze how the implementation of Open Government Data by the Government of Bandung City is viewed from the theory of implementation of Open Government Data from research by Azmi Omar, Julian M. Bass, and Peter Lowit. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through literature study, observation, interviews, and documentation. The technique of determining informants was carried out purposively. The results showed that based on the four dimensions of the implementation of Open Government Data proposed by Azmi Omar et al, there are several things that need to be improved, such as community involvement in making datasets which is still minimal, public awareness of the importance of open data, the capacity of all Bandung City Government agencies to utilize manufacturing technology. data, as well as collaboration from parties in charge of observing the journey of Open Data Bandung. Researchers suggest that in order for the implementation of Open Government Data to run better, it is necessary to form a formal cooperation agreement with external parties as data producers and also to build special facilities for Open Data Bandung City so that the running of open government data in Bandung City can run effectively.

Incentive mechanisms for government officials' implementing open government data in China

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Zhang ◽  
Ying Bi ◽  
Fei Kang ◽  
Zhong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Open Data ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Senior Executives ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Data Policy ◽  
Government Data

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the factors influencing the behaviors of government officials during the implementation of open government data (OGD). By identifying and understanding the key factors that determine government officials' adoption of OGD in China, this study can create a valuable reference for other countries and their decision-making regarding government implementation of OGD.Design/methodology/approachThis research collected data by in-depth interviews with government officials in Chinese OGD departments. Through these interviews, the authors consulted 15 administrators from departments that are responsible for the information tasks in Beijing and other cities on their opinions about OGD. The authors also interviewed senior executives from information technology (IT) companies, as well as open data policy scholars from big data alliance and research institutions.FindingsThis paper provides insights about how to promote government officials in OGD implementation, including (1) strengthen social supervision for the environment, through developing and publishing OGD technology roadmaps, then attracting the public to actively participate in the implementing of OGD; (2) establish an OGD assessment mechanism for government officials, with bonus motivations, position promotion incentives, as well as spiritual incentives via regional or sector rankings; (3) alleviate the risks of officials' OGD decisions in actual practice, using the institution construction of OGD to guide its direction and strengthen security protection.Originality/valueThis paper fulfils an identified need to study how government officials' behavior can be motivated on OGD implementation.

scholarly journals Open government data and environmental science: a federal Canadian perspective

FACETS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 942-962
Author(s):  
Dominique G. Roche ◽  
Monica Granados ◽  
Claire C. Austin ◽  
Scott Wilson ◽  
Gregory M. Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Federal Initiatives ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Of Canada

Governments worldwide are releasing data into the public domain via open government data initiatives. Many such data sets are directly relevant to environmental science and complement data collected by academic researchers to address complex and challenging environmental problems. The Government of Canada is a leader in open data among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, generating and releasing troves of valuable research data. However, achieving comprehensive and FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) open government data is not without its challenges. For example, identifying and understanding Canada’s international commitments, policies, and guidelines on open data can be daunting. Similarly, open data sets within the Government of Canada are spread across a diversity of repositories and portals, which may hinder their discoverability. We describe Canada’s federal initiatives promoting open government data, and outline where data sets of relevance to environmental science can be found. We summarize research data management challenges identified by the Government of Canada, plans to modernize the approach to open data for environmental science and best practices for data discoverability, access, and reuse.

scholarly journals Open Governance and Duality of Technology: The open data designer-user disconnect in the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-118
Author(s):  
Ruth Angelie Cruz ◽  
Hong Joo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Open Data ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Local Data ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Data User ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
Basic Ideas

This paper builds on the data designer (government) and local data-user concepts in terms of “technological duality.” This model applies Orlikowski’s structurational model of technology that extends basic ideas about interactions of organizations and information communication technology (ICT). The model is supported by its application to multiple interpretative case studies of the Philippine Open Government initiative. It was evidenced that open government data as a technology is subjective—understood and interpreted inconsistently by the government and data users and therefore creates a disconnect between them. Based on the cases presented, it is proposed that a two-way open governance model will be a more effective approach in developing a truly open government. This reinforces the role of user-side stakeholders as they have the interest, expertise, and resources to utilize open data and can therefore build networks with more users within their respective fields that government initiatives may not be able to reach.

Societal and Economical Impact on Citizens Through Innovations Using Open Government Data

2020 ◽  
pp. 1749-1786
Author(s):  
D. P. Misra ◽  
Alka Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Indian Society ◽  
Government Accountability ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Data Platform ◽  
Data Policy ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This chapter analyzes the impact that an open data policy can have on the citizens of India. Especially in a scenario where government accountability and transparency has become the buzzword for good governance and further look at whether the availability of open data can become an agent for socio-economic change in India. What kind of change it can bring to India which has its own complexities when it comes to socio economic issues and whether the steps taken by the government are up to the mark to address these complexities through data sharing. In order to understand the changes which may occur for the good or the bad, the chapter looks at specific examples where the open data platform have been utilized in India and what impact they have had on the Indian society and how the citizens have responded to it.

scholarly journals The Diffusion of ICT for Corruption Detection in Open Government Data

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darusalam Darusalam ◽  
Jamaliah Said ◽  
Normah Omar ◽  
Marijn Janssen ◽  
Kazi Sohag
Keyword(s):  
Open Data ◽  
Open Government ◽  
Reference Architecture ◽  
The Public ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Data Driven Approach ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
Different Sources ◽  
Insight Into

Corruption occurs in many places within the government. To tackle the issue, open data can be used as one of the tools in creating more insight into the government. The premise of this paper is to support the notion that data opening can bring up new ways of fighting corruption. The current paper aimed at investigating how open data can be employed to detect corruption. This open data is trivial due to challenges like information asymmetry among stakeholders, data might only be opened partly, different sources of data need to be combined, and data might not be easy to use, might be biased or even manipulated. The study was conducted using a literature review approach. The reviews implied that corruption can be detected using Open Government Data, Thus, by conducting the open data technique within the government, the public could monitor the activities of the governments. The practical contribution of this paper is expected to assist the government in detecting corruption by using a data-driven approach. Furthermore, the scientific contribution will originate from the development of a framework reference architecture to uncover corruption cases.

scholarly journals Mitigating Challenges of Open Government Data

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nim Dvir
Keyword(s):  
Open Data ◽  
Open Government ◽  
End User ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Open Government Data ◽  
Data Consumption ◽  
Government Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
New Procedures

The Release of government dataset for public use can potentially strengthen the relationship between the government and its constituents. However, research shows that there are several challenges for open data effectiveness. This paper reviews current determents and issues associated with the open government data (OGD) procedures. The review concentrates on two ends of the spectrum: First, from the perspective of the preparation by the government, focusing on the organization of traditional governmental datasets and how the recording of the data is administered. Second, from the perspective of the users, focusing on the way in which the data is released to the general public and on human-computer interaction (HCI) issues between end-user and data-consumption interfaces. Following a thorough analysis of these two opposing challenges, the paper proposes approaches to mitigate them. This review and subsequent recommendations contribute and expand current understanding of open government data effectiveness and can lead to public policy changes, development of new procedures and strategies, and ultimately improvements at both ends of the federal open data endeavor.

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