Open Government Data in Open Government Approach: An Evaluation within the context of Records Management

Abstract

Sharing governmental data have an economical, social and politic value in modern public administrations shaped by technological advancements. In this regard, applications carried out within the scope of open government and open government data - basic components of open government- have become a trend that many countries make investments. This study aims to analyze current conditions of governmental institutions involved in open government processes in Turkey in terms of open government data. Accordingly, institutions responsible for open government applications, and ministiries providing services via Turkish e-government platform are assessed. In order to analyse such institutions an assessment tool was developed according to studies and developed models in related literature.The data presented in the study were gathered from decision makers and experts in the relevant institutions and ministries. The research instrument was used in semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data are presented by descriptive statistics and qualitative data analyzed by their contents. The study results were described in terms of the existing technical infrastructure for the management of open government data in Turkey. It was understood that common data platforms were not established and technical conditions regarding data management processes were insufficient.