Research Handbook on Open Government
Published on 21. March 2025
Book
Hardback
318 pages
978-1-0353-0164-5 (ISBN)
Description
This Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of scholarship on open government, with insights into novel concepts, approaches and trends. Expert editors and contributing authors explore how the emergence of digital technologies has accelerated the promotion of open governments across the globe, as well as research developments in the field.
Chapters cover the three main pillars of open government; transparency, participation and collaboration; and delineate their practical applications in a wide array of policy domains. Authors expand on the progress of open government implementation and evaluate emerging trends, such as blockchain technology, user-centered design and user experience, as well as mis- and disinformation. This Research Handbook highlights the impact of open government initiatives and creates a better understanding of their various components and results, and the interplay between the two.
This is an essential reference for academics, researchers and students of public policy, administration, regulation and governance. It is also of great interest to policymakers and governmental actors interested in innovation and emergent technologies, and how these are applicable to global policies and open governments.
Chapters cover the three main pillars of open government; transparency, participation and collaboration; and delineate their practical applications in a wide array of policy domains. Authors expand on the progress of open government implementation and evaluate emerging trends, such as blockchain technology, user-centered design and user experience, as well as mis- and disinformation. This Research Handbook highlights the impact of open government initiatives and creates a better understanding of their various components and results, and the interplay between the two.
This is an essential reference for academics, researchers and students of public policy, administration, regulation and governance. It is also of great interest to policymakers and governmental actors interested in innovation and emergent technologies, and how these are applicable to global policies and open governments.
Reviews / Votes
'The Research Handbook on Open Government explores how open government principles are reshaping public service. It traces the evolution of these concepts, emphasizing the importance of transparency, participation, and collaboration, while showcasing the transformative role of digital technologies. This Handbook provides a much-needed overview of the literature and practice of open government. It is a must read for policymakers, researchers, and eager students who want a nuanced understanding of the open government research and practice in today's world.' -- Suzanne Piotrowski, Rutgers University, USA 'This Research Handbook provides an incredibly rich overview of current debates on open government around the globe. In times of democracy under threat, this volume provides a key resource for researchers who aim to contribute to academic and societal debates on open government.' -- Albert Meijer, Utrecht University, the NetherlandsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 169 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0353-0164-5 (9781035301645)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Edited by Mila Gasco-Hernandez, Associate Professor and Research Director, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy and Research Director, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York, Aryamala Prasad, Researcher in Digital Government, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York, J. Ramon Gil-Garcia Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy and Director, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York, USA and Affiliated Professor, Business School, Universidad de las Americas Puebla, Mexico and Theresa A. Pardo, Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development, Division for Research & Economic Development & Senior Fellow, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany, State University of New York, USA
Content
Contents
1 Introduction to the Research Handbook on Open Government 1
Mila Gasco-Hernandez, Aryamala Prasad, J. Ramon Gil-Garcia and Theresa A. Pardo
2 Global evolution of open government 11
Sabina Schnell
3 Social media services and open government - a conceptual model 30
Bernd W. Wirtz and Marcel Becker
4 Crowdsourcing: an instrument for opening policymaking 42
Cesar Renteria and Edgar Alejandro Ruvalcaba-Gomez
5 Open data hackathons and game Jams: a systematic literature review 57
Davide Di Staso, Ingrid Mulder, Marijn Janssen and Annika Wolff
6 Social innovation: leveraging civic knowledge to tackle public challenges 74
Lisa Hohensinn and M. Jae Moon
7 Open innovation in the public sector: models, determinants, and outcomes 85
Qianli Yuan
8 Open data in the health sector: exploring questions of use and engagement 102
Grace M. Begany
9 Open government in policing: concepts, methods, and challenges 120
Alex Ingrams
10 Revisiting open justice in the digital age 136
Carlos E. Jimenez-Gomez, Sandra Elena and Peter Sharp Vargas
11 Measuring and assessing the openness of sustainability information in the public sector: a conceptual model 153
Sonia Royo and Ana Yetano
12 Unveiling the linkages between political regimes, open data performance, and anti-corruption outcome: a cross-national comparative study 170
Tzuhao Chen
13 Open government in Central Asia: towards a more accountable and participatory government? 189
Saltanat Janenova and Bakhytzhan Kurmanov
14 Open government policies and strategies in Ibero-America: a decade of changes and reforms in the context of the open government partnership (2011-2021) 202
Alvaro V. Ramirez-Alujas
15 Blockchain as an emerging technology for open government 224
Juho Lindman
16 Designing with end-users in mind: principles and practices for accessible, usable, and inclusive open government platforms 232
Kayla Schwoerer
17 Mis/disinformation and infodemics since COVID-19: the double-edged sword of open government 246
Charmaine B. Distor, Danilo Dikanovic and Soumaya Ben Dhaou
18 Open state: an emerging concept 266
Oscar Oszlak
19 Towards a more refined understanding of open government: analyzing recent studies and suggesting Ideas for future research 280
Theresa A. Pardo, Mila Gasco-Hernandez, J. Ramon Gil-Garcia and Aryamala Prasad
1 Introduction to the Research Handbook on Open Government 1
Mila Gasco-Hernandez, Aryamala Prasad, J. Ramon Gil-Garcia and Theresa A. Pardo
2 Global evolution of open government 11
Sabina Schnell
3 Social media services and open government - a conceptual model 30
Bernd W. Wirtz and Marcel Becker
4 Crowdsourcing: an instrument for opening policymaking 42
Cesar Renteria and Edgar Alejandro Ruvalcaba-Gomez
5 Open data hackathons and game Jams: a systematic literature review 57
Davide Di Staso, Ingrid Mulder, Marijn Janssen and Annika Wolff
6 Social innovation: leveraging civic knowledge to tackle public challenges 74
Lisa Hohensinn and M. Jae Moon
7 Open innovation in the public sector: models, determinants, and outcomes 85
Qianli Yuan
8 Open data in the health sector: exploring questions of use and engagement 102
Grace M. Begany
9 Open government in policing: concepts, methods, and challenges 120
Alex Ingrams
10 Revisiting open justice in the digital age 136
Carlos E. Jimenez-Gomez, Sandra Elena and Peter Sharp Vargas
11 Measuring and assessing the openness of sustainability information in the public sector: a conceptual model 153
Sonia Royo and Ana Yetano
12 Unveiling the linkages between political regimes, open data performance, and anti-corruption outcome: a cross-national comparative study 170
Tzuhao Chen
13 Open government in Central Asia: towards a more accountable and participatory government? 189
Saltanat Janenova and Bakhytzhan Kurmanov
14 Open government policies and strategies in Ibero-America: a decade of changes and reforms in the context of the open government partnership (2011-2021) 202
Alvaro V. Ramirez-Alujas
15 Blockchain as an emerging technology for open government 224
Juho Lindman
16 Designing with end-users in mind: principles and practices for accessible, usable, and inclusive open government platforms 232
Kayla Schwoerer
17 Mis/disinformation and infodemics since COVID-19: the double-edged sword of open government 246
Charmaine B. Distor, Danilo Dikanovic and Soumaya Ben Dhaou
18 Open state: an emerging concept 266
Oscar Oszlak
19 Towards a more refined understanding of open government: analyzing recent studies and suggesting Ideas for future research 280
Theresa A. Pardo, Mila Gasco-Hernandez, J. Ramon Gil-Garcia and Aryamala Prasad