Think20 policy brief on Open Government Data
The recently published policy brief by Think20
[https://t20ind.org/about-us/#aboutT20], titled ‘Open Data as
Backbone of Digital Public Infrastructure: Prioritising High-Value
Datasets for Effective Governance
[https://t20ind.org/research/open-data-as-backbone-of-digital-public-infrastructure/]’
proposes a shared G20 [https://www.g20.org/en/about-g20/] Open
Government Data (OGD) commitment to further improve the Digital Public
Infrastructure. Based on empirical evidence and legislations, the
brief lays down an action plan for the implementation of this shared
commitment.

Think20 is an official Engagement Group of the G20 bringing together
think tanks and experts to discuss policy issues. Open Government Data
(OGD) is vital for improving the Digital Public Infrastructure and
helping countries prioritise economic growth, climate action and
accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. However,
according to Think20 the spread OGD is inadequate, there is a lack of
bulk data provision, limited progress on digital inclusion, a lack of
data capability and staff capacity and critical government datasets
lack good quality.

To address these challenges, Think20 proposes an action plan to create
a shared ODG commitment among the G20 countries. The action plan
includes the following:

 	* Adopting a comprehensive regulatory framework
 	* Prioritising 10 Sectors for proactively publishing High-Value
Datasets
 	* Setting-up open data collaboratives to reach vulnerable
populations
 	* Enhancing national and sub-national data capabilities

Open Government Data has the potential to advance the Digital Public
Infrastructure, if we harmonise our efforts. For a more detailed
description of the challenges and an action plan to address them, you
can read the full policy brief here
[https://t20ind.org/research/open-data-as-backbone-of-digital-public-infrastructure/].


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Publication Date/Time
2023-09-18T08:00:00+00:00
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