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Title:
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The Value of Open Government Data
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A Strategic Analysis Framework |
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Author:
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Jetzek, Thorhildur; Avital, Michel; Bjørn-Andersen, Niels |
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Abstract:
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Government data has been accumulated for centuries in protected repositories and registries as public
record and a matter of civil order. Recently, the Open Government Data (OGD) movement has emerged as
a group that focuses on facilitating open access to government data. Proponents of OGD initiatives argue
that it can strengthen democracy and improve government through increased participation, collaboration
and transparency. OGD advocates are also motivated by its potential contribution to greater productivity
and economic growth through increased government efficiency and the creation of new businesses and
services. However, as most OGD initiatives are relatively recent, the key questions regarding the value
propositions and return on investment of these initiatives remain unanswered. In this theory
development paper, we propose a strategic options framework that offers criteria for generating and
prioritizing OGD initiatives. The framework can guide structured analysis of the economic and social
impacts of OGD with an emphasis on its value propositions for both the public and private sectors.
Building on a literature review and fieldwork-based anecdotal evidence, we expect OGD initiatives to
generate value and substantial returns through increased transparency, efficiency of government
activities, citizen participation and entrepreneurial activity. |
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URI:
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http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8621
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Date:
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2013-01-11 |
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Notes:
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paper presented at 2012 Pre-ICIS Workshop, Orlando, Florida, USA, Dec. 15, 2012. |
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