Why do Open Government Data initiatives fail in developing countries? A root cause analysis of the most prevalent barriers and problems

Open government data (OGD) include the provision of government data, which have so far been reserved for the provision of public utilities and services, wherein different stakeholders may create value out of the same source. Recently, OGD initiatives around the world have dampened or were found to be inadequate for one or other reasons. The...

Citizen Engagement With Open Government Data: A Systematic Literature Review of Drivers and Inhibitors

Citizen engagement with open government data (OGD) can enhance the effectiveness of governments and improve not only the quality of public policy making but also public services provisioning and ability to address societal problems. Although previous research gives insight into citizen’s drivers and inhibitors for engaging with OGD, they have...