Open Government and ICT-enabled public sector modernisation
The two focal points of this community are Open Government and ICT-enabled public sector modernisation. This open government approach is seen as the best way for public administrations to face mounting challenges. Two examples are budgetary pressures following the financial crises and a growing lack of trust in public administration. Governments must also meet rapid technological innovations and shifts in demography and environment, all changing employment, mobility and security.
The experience of peers
Better decisions, restoring trust
Making data available in an open way makes new services possible. Allowing anyone to add value to government data can stimulate and create new markets, businesses and jobs. The open government approach is expected to result in easy to use, personalised services. These are designed, created and delivered together with others, combining information, data and services both from the public as well as the private sector. The open approach to government will result in better decisions, and in restoring trust in public institutions.