As the term Open is more coined with opensource in our thinking and understanding most like synonym , it pervades into much more areas and going to play very important role in Governments and Administration. As the recent G8 summit, Open Data Charter showing the important role of Open Data in the future.
In my view Open Data should come as the core of the Government functions, where people have the ultimate say and Governments are function just as a facilitator. At present, it is just an utopia, as the so called people elected government's are operating authoritarianism and serving only the interest of the powerful business houses and corporations. As an example, India is called as the largest democracy in terms of people participation but the role of the recent Governments are always outward looking and absolutely no concern about the people. If the Open Data can play any role here, it would change the scene for all. I really doubt the business houses and corporations who always wants a veil of secrecy in their operations, will never support it. However, there is a hope which made admitted by the G8 have a pointer to the future. In retrospect, nobody ever imagined that opensource take the driver seat in the entire Software business landscape and now all admits that there is no looking back.
To understand the fundamental idea behind the Open Data, the following points are considered to begin with
1. Open Data can increase transparency of what business houses and corporations doing.
2. Open Data increase awareness among people about how the nations natural resources are being used.
3. Open Data empower accountability, promotes good governance and enhances public awareness which stems out corruption.
4. Providing access to Government data made society to understand where the funds are utilized.
Reference : http://opensource.com/government/13/7/open-data-charter-g8
In my view Open Data should come as the core of the Government functions, where people have the ultimate say and Governments are function just as a facilitator. At present, it is just an utopia, as the so called people elected government's are operating authoritarianism and serving only the interest of the powerful business houses and corporations. As an example, India is called as the largest democracy in terms of people participation but the role of the recent Governments are always outward looking and absolutely no concern about the people. If the Open Data can play any role here, it would change the scene for all. I really doubt the business houses and corporations who always wants a veil of secrecy in their operations, will never support it. However, there is a hope which made admitted by the G8 have a pointer to the future. In retrospect, nobody ever imagined that opensource take the driver seat in the entire Software business landscape and now all admits that there is no looking back.
To understand the fundamental idea behind the Open Data, the following points are considered to begin with
1. Open Data can increase transparency of what business houses and corporations doing.
2. Open Data increase awareness among people about how the nations natural resources are being used.
3. Open Data empower accountability, promotes good governance and enhances public awareness which stems out corruption.
4. Providing access to Government data made society to understand where the funds are utilized.
Reference : http://opensource.com/government/13/7/open-data-charter-g8
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