Strengthening Availability of Open Data (TN0067)

Commitment Description

The Open Public Data Initiative in Tunisia aims to make this data available in an open and accessible format for users, and to enhance its contribution to improving governance and fostering innovation and creativity. Since 2012, the climate of open public data has witnessed a remarkable development, as the government has developed and implemented many projects and reforms related to this area, as well as to the technical, legal and regulatory aspects, in order to strengthen the involvement of public structures in this initiative and increase the economic and social impact. However, in order to strengthen the general climate of the process of opening public data, it is necessary to evaluate the completed projects and complete the implementation of various procedures and projects related to this area, in implementation of the provisions of Government Decree No. 3 of January 6, 2021, related to the opening of public data. Therefore, this commitment aims to reinforce the process of opening public data at national and sectoral levels through a series of measures, including: ✓ Develop the electronic system of public data inventory, enabling its use by public structures and making it accessible to the public: Working on the creation of a public data registry that represents an interface for access by all users on the web to identify the list of public data that have been inventoried, and providing the opportunity to submit requests for publication of these data, in the event that they have not yet been published in the National Open Data Portal. ✓ Develop a national strategy to launch the Open Data Initiative, stimulate the development of new uses of open data, and ensure its sustainability. ✓ Establish a methodology to evaluate the implementation patterns of the Open Data Program and publish a report on the findings.

The problem to solve

− There are challenges related to the identification and inventory of data in structures and the identification of those that can be published, as well as challenges related to the generalization of the use of the electronic platform for the inventory of public data to different public structures, and the weak participation of users in the determination of the priority data for publication, which requires the ability to view and interact with the list of public data. . − Weak frameworks and mechanisms to implement the program and promote the reuse of open data, in addition to the need to respond to the requirements of the government order on open public data.

Determine the objectives for implementing the commitment/expected results

− Develop a national registry of public data, represented by a web interface that displays the data inventoried by public structures through the electronic data inventory platform. This interface will provide mechanisms for involving users in the process of opening public data, − Complete the public data inventory project by mainstreaming the use of the electronic data inventory platform, − Strengthen the communication aspects of the initiative by creating a communication plan to launch the initiative, stimulate the development of new uses of open data, and ensure its sustainability.

How will the commitment help solve the problems/change the reality?

− Strengthen the principles of openness and transparency within the administration by providing practical mechanisms that allow these structures to inventory and publish their data in open formats that are accessible and usable by all, − Foster innovation and create opportunities for economic development by developing strategic frameworks to promote the reuse and value of public data.

Proportionality to the main axes

- Transparency and accountability: Supporting the process of inventorying and opening public data, and focusing on specific areas such as the environment, given its importance in rationalizing related public policies, - Participation: Enhance community participation by developing mechanisms to increase end-user involvement in the data opening process.

Funding source/relationship to other programs and policies

Funding source: - Open Government Support Program in Francophone African Countries (PAGOF2) .

Phases and implementation schedule

The first sub-commitment: Development of the national register of public data

December 2023 Determine the functional and technical requirements of the public data registry and select the research firm to develop it.

March 2024 Registry design and development

May 2024 Test the registry and deploy it online

The second sub-commitment: Develop a national strategy to promote the reuse of open public data

June 2024 Study and diagnostic phase: Goal setting and work methodology

September 2024 Development of first version of national strategy and definition of goals, vision and stakeholders

December 2024 Organizing workshops on the first version of the strategy

February 2025 Amending and endorsing the final version of the strategy and establishing mechanisms to monitor its implementation.

March 2025 Organizing a workshop to present the final version of the strategy

The third sub-commitment: Establish a methodology for evaluating the implementation patterns of the Open Data Program and publish a public report on the findings

March 2024 Diagnosing the reality of the open public data program and studying comparative experiences

June 2024 Develop a methodology for evaluating the National Open Public Data Program and identify indicators

September 2024 Development of the first version of the evaluation report

December 2024 Review and approve the first version of the report and release it to the public.