Institutional Actions to Strengthen Open Data (GT0121)

Brief description of the commitment

This commitment seeks that the Ministries define and begin the execution of a strategy for the opening of data, including citizen participation.

What is the problem that the compromise seeks to address?

The information and data generated by the government institutions of the Executive Branch are limited and not accessible in open data, which hinders transparency, governance, accountability and citizen participation, this creates a gap between citizens and the government , preventing the latter from having access to the relevant and necessary information to make informed decisions and actively participate in the formulation of public policies. The commitment seeks to promote the opening of data in the Executive Branch, establishing specific strategies and actions so that the information is accessible, transparent and reusable, as well as promoting citizen participation in this process, it seeks to empower citizens and promote greater collaboration between government and civil society.

What are the causes of the problem?

There are no processes established in the institutions that formalize citizen participation, as well as for the definition and opening of data and information, from the point of view of demand. Lack of guidelines that standardize the structuring of the data and its publication in the government institutions of the executive body In some government institutions, there may be a culture of keeping information restricted and limiting access to it. This may be due to security, privacy or a lack of understanding of the benefits of open data (Organizational culture). The opening of data requires technical, technological and human resources to collect, process and publish information in an accessible and understandable way. The lack of investment in infrastructure, tools and training can be a limitation to implement open data policies effectively (Lack of resources and capacities). There may be a lack of awareness about the benefits that open data can bring both to government management and to the population in general. This can lead to a lack of motivation to adopt more open and transparent practices (Ignorance of the benefits). There are legitimate concerns about privacy protection and data security, especially when it comes to sensitive information. These concerns may lead to a more cautious approach to opening up data, which may restrict your access (Privacy and Security Concerns).

Description of the Commitment

What has been done so far to solve the problem?

▶ The Co-creation of the National Open Data Policy Government Agreement 199-2018 was carried out. ▶ Trainings were carried out and massive and open online courses - MOC - were carried out by the National Institute of Public Administration - INAP -, with the support of the Presidential Commission for Open and Electronic Government - GAE -, National Secretariat of Science and Technology - SENACYT - and Ministry of the Interior – MINGOB -. ▶ Support from the Secretariat for Access to Public Information - SECAI - for the publication of Public Information in open formats. ▶ Participatory updating of the Digital Government Plan that has Electronic Government programs in which some of the standard projects are considered a) Opening of Data, b) Participation and collaboration. ▶ The organization of multisectoral tables for the co-creation of the update of the National Open Data Policy.

What solution do you propose?

Formalize the opening and participation processes in the Ministries. That there be an awareness and training strategy on the topics of Participation, Collaboration and Opening of Data. It seeks to establish formal processes that promote open data and citizen participation in the Executive Branch, which implies the definition of clear policies and the creation of institutional mechanisms that ensure transparency, governance, accountability, access to information , which includes the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to raise awareness and training on the subject.

What results do we want to achieve with the implementation of this commitment?

▶ The Executive Branch is expected to implement effective strategies for the opening of data, which facilitates access to relevant data and the promotion of transparency in government management. ▶ Through the incorporation of citizen participation in the data opening process, it is expected to strengthen the relationship between the government and citizens, through co-creation and collaboration in the Executive’s proposals and strategies, which will allow decision-making. decisions more inclusive and based on the needs of citizens. ▶ The availability of open data and citizen participation can stimulate innovation and the generation of value through the use of information, which can be used by researchers and the general population to develop new solutions to problems and public policies, as well as Knowledge that benefits the country (Innovation and value generation).

Engagement Analysis

How will you promote transparency in engagement?

This commitment will promote the transparency of your institution, by presenting a data opening project based on the e-government program template.

How will engagement help foster accountability?

This commitment will foster the accountability of each institution, by presenting a data opening project based on the e-government program template.

How will citizen participation improve engagement in the definition, implementation and monitoring of solutions?

This commitment will promote citizen participation in each ministry since the objective is to create spaces for civil society to interact with each public institution to request the data that is of interest to them.

Engagement Planning

Activities | Expected Results | Start Date - End Date

Activity 1 Take advantage of a table of public innovators so that, in a participatory manner with civil society, sets of data or reports are proposed to be published as part of data opening. | In the institutions of the Executive Branch, the Template of Electronic Government Programs is updated where the Opening of Data can be integrated. | July 2023 - January 2024

Activity 2 The Presidential Commission for Open and Electronic Government - GAE- will carry out (4) awareness and training workshops for public institutions and civil society, on open data, with the support of the “Participation and Collaboration” and “Data Opening” projects included in Electronic Government Programs, which facilitate the collaborative definition of useful data sets. | That a data opening strategy can be developed for the institutions of the Executive Branch, including citizen participation and promoting the creation of web observatories for accountability and transparency. | July 2023 - January 2024

Activity 3 Creation of an open data observatory The Presidential Commission for Open and Electronic Government - GAE - in collaboration with Civil Society will carry out a measurement of the progress in the processes of opening open data. | That measurements of the open data strategy for the institutions of the Executive Branch can be developed, including citizen participation and promoting the creation of web observatories for accountability and transparency

Activity 4 Monitoring and strengthening of access to public information from the perspective of citizens. | Report on the exercise of access to public information by civil organizations. training and technical assistance to civil organizations involved. training for Public Information Units of the Executive Branch. Dissemination of results to those responsible for the Public Information Units of the Executive Branch and the regulatory authority on the matter.