Canares, Michael P.de Guia, JosephNarca, MarijoeArawiran, Jaremilleta2016-01-132016-01-132015-11http://hdl.handle.net/10625/55354The research investigates whether the provision of local government information through government websites has affected both providers of the information, and its audience – the public, as represented by citizen groups. It argues that openness is not just about governments putting meaningful government data out into the public domain, but also about allowing the public to meaningfully engage with governments through the use of open government data. Policies will require observance of open government data standards, and ensuring that the public are made aware of, and are able to use the data.Text1 digital file (30 p. : ill.)Application/pdfenOPEN DATAOPEN ACCESSOPEN GOVERNMENTUSABILITYDATA COLLECTIONDATABASESPHILLIPINESFAR EAST ASIACIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONSDATA QUALITYWorking Paper