Open Data (JO0060)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Jordan Action Plan 2018-2020
Action Plan Cycle: 2018
Status: Active
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Information and Communications Technology
Support Institution(s): Jordan Association for Entrepreneurship - Al-Hayat Center - Rased - Jordan Open Source Association - Transparency International - Jordan - Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists
Policy Areas
Access to Information, Capacity Building, E-Government, Legislation & Regulation, Legislative, Open Data, Sustainable Development GoalsDescription
Development and enhancement of the
application of Government Open Data Policy Lead implementing agency
Commitment Description
1 / 9 / 2018 - 30 / 6 / 2020
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology What is the public
problem that the
commitment will
address?
This commitment will address the weak dissemination and pre-disclosure of governmental
data, which affects citizens’ right to access information, and weakens their understanding
of governmental conduct, which in turn lowers their willingness to participate in public
decision-making processes. In addition, the commitment will address the issue of conflicting
information provided by various media and non-media sources due to the absence of a
reliable source of information. It also will address the problem of poor access of stakeholders
to sets of information they require for their studies, research or to make decisions related to
investments and/or work, especially for entrepreneurs. Such lack of access to information
limits overall national economic development. Although efforts to promote governmental
open data have been initiated since 2017, the legislative and regulatory framework (from the
point of view of civil society) is the biggest challenge hindering easy access to governmental
data, disseminated institutionally by all governmental bodies and agencies.
What is the commitment?
The commitment seeks to promote the legislative and practical basis for improving the
dissemination of governmental open data in Jordan, through issuing binding instructions
for institutions to publish their datasets and develop tools to measure their quality. It
also raises awareness of the importance of disseminating governmental open data, and
encourages the adherence to publishing datasets as an evaluation requirement for King
Abdullah II Excellence Awards. How will the commitment
contribute to solve the
public problem?
The dissemination of open government data contributes to the creation of a reliable source
of information that provides citizens and all stakeholders with the following advantages:
1) making appropriate decisions about their work; 2) actively participating in the decisionmaking
process, making recommendations and providing feedback based on published
datasets; 3) practicing constructive accountability and limiting the dissemination of
inaccurate information; 4) enhancing the right of citizens to access information; and 5)
improving public trust in governmental decisions, as a result of understanding the basis
of information on which decisions are made.
The development of legislative and regulatory frameworks, raising awareness of good
practices, and incentivizing implementation are the cornerstones for establishing a
culture and applying any new practices.
Why is this commitment
relevant to OGP values?
The dissemination of datasets in open formats for enabling all citizens to access, store, use and
republish them, in addition to setting research parameters and building positions accordingly,
is the essence of OGP values. Such values are embodied in making information available,
and reducing the costs and efforts required to access governmental data. The impact of this
commitment enhances the adherence to other OGP values, since it enables individuals to
interact with the government based on reliable information, and thus fosters informed public
participation in decision-making processes. Additionally, open data facilitates informed
accountability practices by citizens over official conduct. And finally, publishing data through
an electronic platform aligns with the values of technology and innovation for openness and
accountability.
This commitment is also in line with the value of Civic Participation, as it requires collaborative
participatory actions by state and non-state actors throughout its implementation.
Additional information
This commitment complements governmental efforts in the electronic government program,
associated with the executive development program 20162018-, within the Ministry of
Information and Communications Technology’s projects. Particularly, the Open Data project
of 2017 and the activation of the governmental Open Data policy project 20182019-.
The commitment also addresses SDG 16 of 2030, in particular the goal, which is to «ensure
public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national
legislation and international agreements».
This commitment is a continuation of work on commitment 10 of Jordan’s NAP under OGP
20162018-, and was designed based on its progress evaluation.
Milestone Activity with a verifiable deliverable
Start
implementation
Date
End
implementation
Date
Issuing instructions by the cabinet for governmental agencies to publish their
open datasets through the designated platform, based on a proposal submitted
after consultations with civil society and relevant stakeholders.
1 / 9 / 2018 1 / 4 / 2019
Development of procedural frameworks for classifying, measuring and evaluating
the quality of governmental open datasets, based on consultations with civil society
and relevant stakeholders, and then publishing the results to inform the public and to
receive feedback.
1 / 10 / 2018 30 / 6 / 2020 Listing governmental Open Data as an evaluation requirement for King Abdullah
II Excellence Awards. 1 / 11 / 2018 30 / 6 / 2020
Preparation and implementation of an awareness-raising plan on the importance
of and mechanisms to disseminate governmental open datasets, targeting various
sectors of stakeholders in consultation and partnership with representatives of
each sector.
01 / 01 / 2018 30 / 6 / 2020
Contact Information
Name of responsible person from implementing agency Nada Khater
Email and Phone Nada.khater@moict.gov.jo
+962798510405
Other Actors Involved
(CSOs and Experts)
Name of the CSOs and
experts who applied for the
voluntary assistance to the
implementation of the 4th
NAP. Open call of interest
was launched during 2 -17
/ 12 / 2018.
- Jordan Association for Entrepreneurship
- Al-Hayat Center - Rased
- Jordan Open Source Association
- Transparency International - Jordan
- Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists
Commitments
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Public Sector/Civil Society Collaboration
JO0059, 2018, Civic Space
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Open Data
JO0060, 2018, Access to Information
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Fostering National Dialogue to Achieve Political Reform
JO0061, 2018, Capacity Building
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Human Rights Violations Complaint Mechanism
JO0062, 2018, Capacity Building
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Access to Information Law
JO0063, 2018, Access to Information
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Strengthen the Legislative Framework Governing Access to Information
JO0048, 2016, Access to Information
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Strengthen the Facilities Available for Persons with Disabilities to Access the Justice System
JO0049, 2016, Capacity Building
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Strengthen the Framework Governing the Freedom of the Media
JO0050, 2016, Capacity Building
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Issue the Requisite Regulations and Instructions to Implement the Decentralization Law and Hold Governorate Council Elections in 2017
JO0051, 2016, Capacity Building
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Develop Healthcare Services and Automate the Healthcare Sector Through Electronic Linkages
JO0052, 2016, Capacity Building
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Develop an Interactive Observatory Forum for Citizens to Monitor the Implementation of the Government’S Plans and Progress
JO0053, 2016, Capacity Building
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Adopt the Principle of Budget Disclosure in Accordance with International Standards and Promote Transparency and Financial Disclosure
JO0054, 2016, Capacity Building
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Develop Transparent and Participatory Policies Regarding Climate Change Challenges
JO0055, 2016, Capacity Building
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Implement an Open Data Sources Policy
JO0056, 2016, Access to Information
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Complaints and Grievances Related to Violations Committed Against Citizen
JO0057, 2016, Dispute Resolution & Legal Assistance
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Complaints Related to Governmental Services and the Surrounding Environment of Its Provision
JO0058, 2016, Capacity Building
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Internal Control Units Structures
JO0034, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Improve Service Delivery
JO0035, 2014, Capacity Building
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Develop Service Delivery Standards and Targets
JO0036, 2014, Capacity Building
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Publish Service Delivery Standards
JO0037, 2014, Capacity Building
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Ensuring Full Compliance with Service Delivery Standards
JO0038, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Service Delivery Process Assessment
JO0039, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Upgrading Services in Remote Areas
JO0040, 2014, Capacity Building
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Developing a Services-Monitoring Body
JO0041, 2014,
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Public-Sector Restructuring
JO0042, 2014, Legislation & Regulation
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Update the Civil Service Bylaw
JO0043, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Code of Ethics in Civil Service
JO0044, 2014, Capacity Building
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Institutional Capacity Building
JO0045, 2014, Legislation & Regulation
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Applying the Principles of Good Governance
JO0046, 2014, Capacity Building
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Media-Sector Restructuring
JO0047, 2014, Civic Space
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Promoting the Culture of Excellence in Public Sector
JO0001, 2012, Capacity Building
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Improve Citizen Feedback and Complaint Mechanisms
JO0002, 2012, Justice
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Ensure the Implementation of the “Government Services Improvement Guidelines Manual”
JO0003, 2012,
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Conduct a Comprehensive Customers- Satisfaction Survey
JO0004, 2012,
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Designing the Second Phase of the National Program for Improving Public Services
JO0005, 2012,
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Enhance Partnership and Integration Among Government-S Entities
JO0006, 2012,
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Amending “The Government Services Improvement Bylaw”
JO0007, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Continue Working on Linking the Governmental Institutions with the E-Government
JO0008, 2012, E-Government
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Enactment of a New E-Transactions Law
JO0009, 2012, E-Government
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Amendment of the Audit Bureau Law
JO0010, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Establish an Internal Audit Function in Line Ministries
JO0011, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Setting Standards and Indicators to the Internal Audit Units.
JO0012, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Anti-Corruption Law Reform
JO0013, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Ensuring the Implementation of the Code of Conduct Among Government Employees
JO0014, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Strengthening the Financial and Operational Independence of the National Center for Human Rights.
JO0015, 2012, Civic Space
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Approval of the Independent National Electoral Commission Law
JO0016, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Adoption of a New Political Parties Law by Parliament
JO0017, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Approval of the New Elections Law by Parliament
JO0018, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Holding a Municipal Elections in 2013
JO0019, 2012, Subnational
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Establishment of a Constitutional Court
JO0020, 2012, Judiciary
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Establishment of an Administrative Court.
JO0021, 2012, Judiciary
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Adopting Amendments to the Access to Information Law
JO0022, 2012, Access to Information
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Completion of the Second Phase of the Jordan Aid Information Management System-JAIMS
JO0023, 2012, Aid
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Publishing the Annual Reports for 2011 of the Audit Bureau and Anti-Corruption Commission
JO0024, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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National Procurement Systems Self Assessment
JO0025, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Unified Procurement Bylaw
JO0026, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Transparency in Public Spending
JO0027, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Gender and Child Aspects in Government Units Budget
JO0028, 2012, Gender
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Enhance the Transparency of the General Budget Preparation and Disseminate Information on Process
JO0029, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Preparing a Strategy for the Financial Decentralization Project
JO0030, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Launching GFMIS in Government Ministries and Departments and Financial Centers
JO0031, 2012, E-Government
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Increasing Transparency and Accountability in the Use of Public Funds
JO0032, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Initiating Discussions to Join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
JO0033, 2012, Anti-Corruption