A Systematic Literature Review of Open Government Data Research: Challenges, Opportunities and Gaps

Manal Ibrahim Ali Hassan, Hossana Twinomurinzi

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Abstract

Open Government Data (OGD) has been growing as a field of research in digital government. Using a systematic review method, this paper sought to capture the status of research in OGD over the last five years from 2012-2018. The key findings indicate that OGD is an emergent research area with no existing theoretical frameworks. The absence of design science methods suggests an opportunity to create digital government platforms based on OGD best practices. There are also strong legal concerns concerning the opening up of government data, the format of the data, and the privacy / security implications of such exposure. There is limited research on OGD for business benefit nor developing countries. We highlight some gaps for further research and identify potential opportunities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Open Innovations Conference, OI 2018
EditorsCecil Ouma
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages299-304
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538653166
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 Open Innovations Conference, OI 2018 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 3 Oct 20185 Oct 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Open Innovations Conference, OI 2018

Conference

Conference2018 Open Innovations Conference, OI 2018
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityJohannesburg
Period3/10/185/10/18

Keywords

  • Digital government
  • E-government
  • Government
  • OGD
  • Open Government data
  • Open data
  • Transparency

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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