Embedding open data practice : developing indicators on the institutionalization of open data practice in two African governments

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2015-06

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World Wide Web Foundation, Washington, D.C.

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What are the socio-technical conditions under which open data initiatives in public agencies are likely to succeed in institutional domains? Is open data practice being embedded in African governments? With its focus on developing country contexts, the research of the Emerging Impacts of Open Data in Developing Countries project, combined with this study, contribute to better understanding of change processes in institutions. The study measures open data practice at all levels of government to develop a deeper understanding of embedded barriers as well as enablers of change. Licensing indicates compliance with a fundamental tenet of open data: unrestricted re-use.

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OPEN DATA, OPEN GOVERNMENT, INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, UNIVERSITIES, SOUTH OF SAHARA, KENYA, SOUTH AFRICA, POLICY IMPLICATIONS, LICENSING, CREATIVE COMMONS, OD4D

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/56284

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (OD4D) / Résultats de recherche (DOD)