Open Data as Enabler of Public Service Co-creation:Exploring the Drivers and Barriers

Presented at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University webinar “Digital Humanities in the MENA Region” 2 December 2020

Open data refers to data that is freely available to everyone to use and republish without restrictions. Sources of open data include data from science, governments, and open data communities. Open data from governments can improve transparency, empower citizens, and foster innovation and economic growth when accessed. Finally, open data is playing a role in solving public problems by giving citizens and policymakers access to data-driven assessments and enabling more targeted interventions.

Talk delivered at London Natural History Museum's "Informatics Horizons for the Natural History Museum" video and programme here http://scratchpads.eu/NHMInformaticsday

This document makes the case for open GIS data in Wisconsin by outlining the benefits of a shared basemap, resolved jurisdictional boundaries, and citizen engagement through technology. It discusses trends toward open data, including public-private partnerships and government transparency. The rationale given is that the Wisconsin GIS community is well-positioned to take a leadership role in consistent, open access to state and local geospatial data. This could enable new applications, accountability, and economic development through real estate data. The document proposes analyzing policies, watching for modernization opportunities, examining municipal models, assessing high-demand data, and expanding open data publication over time. Potential benefits include efficiencies, improved services, and engagement with officials and outside innovators.

Slides for a workshop held at the Community Development Conference 2015 at Auckland on 19 February 2015. The Aim of the workshop was to raise awareness of the Open Government Data Programme and the value in data to support advocacy and solve problems.

This document summarizes a presentation on improving data interoperability in public libraries. It discusses the Measures that Matter initiative to standardize key library data collection efforts and elements. It introduces the Public Library Data Alliance, which aims to advance data gathering and use so libraries can better align services with community needs. The presentation notes that while data is currently collected, common definitions, platforms and interoperability standards are needed to enable real-time decision making and enhance data quality, security and analysis. Examples of relevant data standards from education are provided. The document concludes by discussing Wisconsin's framework for library data governance and opening the discussion on the path forward for public library data.

Presentation made at the UN Conference on National platforms for SDG reporting - Identifying best practices and solutions in New York from 22-24 January.

Presentation in the first workshop of the Exploring the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project. Looking at the context of open data, and the research case study planned for 2013 - 2014. See http://www.opendataresearch.org/project/2013/jcv

Presentation given by Chafic Chaya online at the Middle East and Adjoining Countries School on Internet Governance on 8 July 2021

This document summarizes a presentation on government linked data and open data. It discusses how the semantic web has simplified over time with micro principles like identifying entities with URIs and linking data. It outlines accomplishments in releasing open government data through sites like data.gov.uk and the power of open data to fuel apps. Principles of public data are presented, like being machine readable and in reusable form. Early examples of apps using open government data are shown. The concept of 5-star linked open data is introduced. Benefits of open government data are that it increases transparency, accountability, and public engagement.

This document discusses lessons learned from five years of open data initiatives and best practices for achieving success. Some key points include: - Open data can generate new social and economic value by improving public services, increasing government transparency and efficiency. - Studies in Uganda found open health data was associated with a 33% reduction in child mortality and 20% increase in health service utilization. - Open data encourages greater citizen engagement and accountability. It also enables unforeseen innovation when combined with other open datasets. - Common best practices for open data programs are to incrementally release useful high-quality data in open formats with clear terms of use, consider privacy, and engage with users to encourage data requests.

- Nigel Shadbolt and Tim Berners-Lee were appointed in 2009 to create data.gov.uk and promote open government data. - Open government data is now being released by governments, local authorities, and cities as it provides benefits such as increased transparency, accountability, and opportunities for economic and social gains. - Key datasets are being released with open licenses and standards to encourage app development and public use of the data.

This document summarizes a case study investigating the use of Nigeria's online national budget data. A research team from the University of Ilorin analyzed budget data published by the Nigerian government since 2007. The goals of the study are to understand how the public engages with the national budget, assess media coverage of the budget, and identify challenges to using open budget data. The methodology includes surveys of government institutions, stakeholders, and media analysis of newspaper coverage and online discussions around the 2013 budget. The research aims to explore how open budget data can drive better governance in Nigeria.

The document outlines 4 steps for the UK to improve open contracting: 1) Publish existing tender and award data using the Open Contracting Data Standard to make it open and standardized. 2) Monitor and improve the quality and completeness of planning, tender, and award data through a quality dashboard and policy targets. 3) Pilot publishing contract implementation data like payments and reporting to provide full transparency from planning to completion. 4) Promote engagement and use of the data through strategies and tools developed with stakeholders to monitor spending and evaluate impact.

This document summarizes an exploratory study on the role and impact of open data technology intermediaries in Kenya. The study assessed how intermediary applications affect citizen awareness of open data availability, increase data consumption and use, and impact governance. A mixed methodology was used, including surveys, interviews, and user experience research. Emerging findings showed that while citizens access some government data, awareness of open data initiatives is low. Data quality issues also hindered use. Well-designed intermediary platforms can enhance access and usability of open data.