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Welle Donker, F.M. (author), van Loenen, B. (author)Open data are currently a hot topic and are associated with realising ambitions such as a more transparent and efficient government, solving societal problems, and increasing economic value. To describe and monitor the state of open data in countries and organisations, several open data assessment frameworks were developed. Despite high scores...journal article 2016
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Molinari, F (author), Concilio, Grazia (author), Mulder, I. (author), Klitgaard Torntoft, Louise (author), Aguilar, Marc (author)Citizens’ use of Open Data is often limited to the use of apps. The design of the (app based) public service as well as the interpretation of the data is done for them. The organization of local hackathons can promote citizens’ data literacy and better use of available<br/>Open Data for service transformation purposes. This promises to nicely...conference paper 2016
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Westerbeek, J. (author), Ubacht, J. (author), van der Voort, H.G. (author), ten Heuvelhof, E.F. (author)Peer-to-peer sharing economy platforms potentially have big effects on values in society. Policymakers need to develop governance arrangements to benefit from the positive effects, while simultaneously mitigate the negative effects. This requires having a structured overview of the effects of these platforms on the diversity of values that are...conference paper 2016
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Visscher, H.J. (author), Meijer, F.M. (author)The goals of energy saving and CO2 reductions to create an energy neutral building stock seem only to be reached by strict and supportive governmental policies. In Europe the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive are driving forces for Member States to develop and strengthen energy performance regulations...conference paper 2016
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Hoppe, T. (author), Coenen, Frans (author)REScoops are well positioned to spur energy savings among householders and generate investment in renewable energy projects. As compared to other agents in energy markets they have many benefits, particularly their embeddedness in local, social structures. In this paper we explore in which ways, and by using which tools and interventions...conference paper 2016
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Matheus, R. (author), Rodrigues, Denis (author), Vaz, Jose Carlos (author), Jayo, Martin (author)The study aimed to identify the level of data openness of the state traffic departments in Brazil (DETRANs). Two assessment instruments were used: Berners-Lee’s (2010) Five Star Scheme and the 15 Open Data Principles proposed by Opengovdata (2007). Based on them, a methodology for structured analysis was built, and used to analyze three sets of...journal article 2016
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Rukanova, B.D. (author), Henningsson, S. (author), Henkriksen, H.Z. (author), Tan, Y. (author)In global supply chains information about transactions resides in fragmented pockets within business and government systems. The lack of reliable, accurate and complete information makes it hard to detect risks (such as safety, security, compliance, commercial) and at the same time makes international trade inefficient. The introduction of...working paper 2016
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Zhuang, T. (author), Qian, QK (author), Visscher, H.J. (author), Elsinga, M.G. (author)China’s fast growth of economy and urbanization has created a world record on its own since its reform and opening-up policy in late 1970s. This drives mass demolition and reconstruction and leaves a short lifespan of existing buildings through unsustainable urban renewal. Many developed countries/regions, such as the UK and Hong Kong, have long...conference paper 2016
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Papachristos, G. (author), van de Kaa, G. (author)There is considerable research on platform market competition. However, there is significantly less research on governance of the preceding stage of platform development prior to market launch. This paper proposes that the avalanche game is an appropriate metaphor for this. A typical platform development process is outlined and the...conference paper 2016
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Doorn, N. (author)The management of water is a topic of great concern. Inadequate management may lead to water scarcity and ecological destruction, but also to an increase of catastrophic floods. With climate change, both water scarcity and the risk of flooding are likely to increase even further in the coming decades. This makes water management currently a...journal article 2016
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Hoppe, T. (author), van der Vegt, Arjen (author), Stegmaier, Peter (author)Academic attention to local climate policy usually focuses on large-sized cities. Given the climate challenges ahead this seems unjustified. Small and medium-sized cities (SMCs) deserve scholarly attention as well. The main question is: What factors influence climate change policy and local climate actions in SMCs? In this article we present...journal article 2016
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Daamen, T.A. (author), Louw, E. (author)This paper explores the shifting geography of the port-city interface in The Netherlands since the mid 1970s, and assesses its current scene. With an eye on port-urban governance and planning, we provide a dynamic account of the forces that have played a major role in the implementation of waterfront redevelopment schemes in Amsterdam and...journal article 2016
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Brous, P.A. (author), Herder, P.M. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)Organizations are increasingly looking to trusted data to drive their decision making process. Trusted data has a clear, defined and consistent quality which meets the expectations of the user. Data infrastructures which produce trusted data and provide organizations with the capability to make the right decisions at the right time are socio...journal article 2016
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Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), van der Voort, H.G. (author)Organizations are expected to adapt within a short time to deal with changes that might become disruptive if not adequately dealt with. Yet many organizations are unable to adapt effectively or quickly due to the established institutional arrangements and patterns of decision-making and governance. Adaptive governance should enhance the...journal article 2016
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Steenhuisen, B.M. (author), de Bruijne, M.L.C. (author)Network companies fulfill a critical role in the energy transition. The is article provides an empirical study of this role of a Dutch national gas network company connecting a biogas producer. This project requires choices about many intertwined technical and institutional variables. Choices involve multiple, potentially competing public values...journal article 2016
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Rocco, Roberto (author)This paper addresses the make-up and the limitations of a multi-level governance approach in tackling issues of fuel poverty and energy transition connected to poverty in England. Although the English planning framework offers unparalleled opportunities for innovative governance arrangements, and although much has been done in this area by...journal article 2016
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Matheus, R. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)Governments are often putting their efforts in the operation and execution of existing services without having the means to innovate. Ambidexterity is the ability to operate existing services and to innovate at the same time Ambidexterity is a concept originating from organizational studies in the private sector and is hardly used in the public...conference paper 2016
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Zuiderwijk-van Eijk, A.M.G. (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author), Susha, I. (author)The use of Open Government Data (OGD) has not kept pace with the expectations as existing OGD infrastructures mainly serve as data repositories. Many OGD infrastructures do not stimulate or support OGD use processes, and there is a lack of research regarding which functionalities can stimulate such processes. The objective of this study is to...journal article 2016
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de Reuver, Mark (author), van der Lei, T.E. (author), Lukszo, Z. (author)Grid operators increasingly have to collaborate with other actors in order to realize smart grid innovations. For routine maintenance, grid operators typically acquire technologies in one-off transactions, but the innovative nature of smart grid projects may require more collaborate relationships. This paper studies how a transactional versus...journal article 2016
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Klievink, A.J. (author), Romijn, Bart Jan (author), Cunningham, S. (author), de Bruijn, J.A. (author)Big data is being implemented with success in the private sector and science. Yet the public sector seems to be falling behind, despite the potential value of big data for government. Government organizations do recognize the opportunities of big data but seem uncertain about whether they are ready for the introduction of big data, and if...journal article 2016