Unveiling the blueprint: Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment
The impact of open data has long been a subject of interest, with
studies aiming to quantify its contributions to the economy and
society. However, a comprehensive understanding of open data’s
impact has remained elusive, prompting a recent study to focus on
developing a clear definition of the impact, incorporating structured
methods and indicators. This study emphasises that clearly defining
what is measured is essential for accurately assessing the true impact
of open data.

Conceptualised around the open data value chain, the report
‘Indicators for an Open Data Impact Assessment
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/report/Indicators%20for%20an%20open%20data%20impact%20assessment.pdf]’
examines how open data is transformed step-wise into an increasingly
valuable asset for society. By categorising the effects associated
with open data on outputs, outcomes, and impacts, the report provides
a detailed view of the many ways open data can bear on various aspects
of society.

The report defines numerous indicators that match the journey open
data goes through in the value chain, from a raw dataset to a reuse
case. Activities like traffic on an open data portal or the publishing
of reuse cases can be converted into metrics that indicate the reuse
and impact of open data. However, the report acknowledges the need for
further validation and testing of such metrics to fully understand
their predictive power.

Ultimately, the report offers a roadmap for navigating the complex
endeavour of measuring the impact created by open data, providing
valuable guidance for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners
seeking to understand the full potential of open data. Read the full
Report on data.europa.eu [https://data.europa.eu/en].

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Publication Date/Time
2024-03-13T09:00:00+00:00
Navigating the complex task of quantifying the impact of open data
with structured methods and metrics