Public Information Infrastructure Stewardship
A study of PII Quality, Design Variables, and Prevailing Configurations Dissertation
W. van Donge (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
Nitesh Bharosa – Promotor (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
Marijn Janssen – Promotor (TU Delft - Technology, Policy and Management)
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Abstract
Governments rely heavily on information to perform their public duties. Much of the relevant data is held by other parties, including citizens, private companies, knowledge institutes, civil society organisations, and data platforms. Over the past decade, we have seen a rise in public information infrastructures (PII) to support data exchange between these parties and public organisations.
This thesis provides academically grounded and empirically driven knowledge on PII configurations and stewardship. The development of public information infrastructures requires more than the design of temporary technical solutions or one-off institutional arrangements. They demand continuous alignment efforts and dedicated PII stewardship to ensure that infrastructures evolve with their context, maintain their quality, and remain fit for public purpose.
While there is no universal blueprint, the prevailing configurations and categories of PII stewardship offered in this manuscript provide a foundation for both scholars and practitioners to better understand and shape these information infrastructures in an increasingly digital society.
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