A presentation of the Daniel Dietrich, Open Government Data for civic engagement Guidelines (OGDCE Guidelines) presentet by Daniel Dietrich co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA at OKCon, 17th September 2013, Geneva, Switzerland

1. Guidelines on Open Government Data
for Citizen Engagement
OKCon,
17th
September
2013,
Geneva,
Switzerland

2. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
Myself
‣ Daniel Dietrich, Co-founder and Chairman of the
Open Knowledge Foundation Germany
‣ Research and Consultancy in Open Government,
Open Data, Transparency and Participation
‣ Invited by DPADM/UNDESA to help draft the
Guidelines on Open Government Data for Citizen
Engagement (OGDCE Guidelines)
– http://bit.ly/OGDCE-Guidelines

3. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
DPADM & UNDESA
‣ DPADM is the Devision of Public Administration and
Development Management of the UN Department of
Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

4. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
DPADM & Open Government Data
‣ DPADM has been conducting research on Open
Government Data since 2010. OGD is relevant to
DPADM’s work as it is an online government service
(e-government) and an important initiative that
strengthen participatory governance.

5. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
DPADM & Open Government Data
‣ OGD is a vital part of any Open Government policy as
it allows citizens to understand how the government
works and thereby can help to improve
accountability, transparency and citizen engagement.
‣ OGD allows citizens to be aware of important issues
and to be part of the decision-making process to
address policy issues.

6. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
About OGDCE Guidelines
‣ The Guidelines on Open Government Data for
Citizen Engagement are designed to inform policy-
makers and technologists on:
– What Open Government Data is
– Why it is important in increasing citizen engagement
– How to assess a countries readiness for OGD initiatives
– How to create, implement, and monitor OGD initiatives

7. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
OGDCE Guidelines structure
‣ Section I - What is Open Government Data
‣ Section II - Design of an Open Government Data Strategy
‣ Section III - Implementation, monitoring and evaluation
‣ Section IV - Sustaining an Open Data Ecosystem
‣ Section V - Annex

8. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
OGDCE Guidelines elements
‣ Introduction into terms and topics
‣ Explanation of context
‣ Methodology for readiness assessment
‣ Practical assistance for strategy design
‣ Step-by-step advice on implementation
‣ Methodology for evaluation
‣ Extensive reference and background information

9. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
OGD Readiness assessment
‣ Political Commitment
‣ Capacity of Private Sector
‣ Capacity of civil society, media, etc.
‣ Legislative and Regulatory Framework
‣ Institutional and Organizational Framework
‣ Cultural and Human Resources Conditions
‣ Financial Conditions
‣ Technological Infrastructure
‣ Data and Information Systems
‣ Legal and Technical Openness of Data

10. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
Questions for further research
‣ How to assess a countries readiness?
‣ How to gauge the impacts?
‣ What indicates success?
‣ How to understand demand and usefulness?
‣ How to inform policy makers about the complex
framework of policies relevant to an OGD initiative?
‣ How to be hands-on but comprehensive?

11. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
Conclusions
‣ Understand that a OGD initiative is not a technical
exercise, but a process towards cultural change!
‣ Assess your environment and learn from others!
‣ Get all stakeholders engaged early and often!
‣ Be realistic but have a long term vision!
‣ Keep it simple!
‣ Design OGD initiatives a SMART * way!
‣ Manage expectations!

12. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
A living document
‣ Please help us to improve the Guidelines!
– Home: http://bit.ly/OGDCE-Guidelines
– Contribute: http://personal.crocodoc.com/4MsEiJl

13. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
Whats next
‣ Better understand readiness, feasibility, demand,
impact, success and how to evaluate them
‣ Work together on assessment and evaluation
methodologies and tools
‣ Help more governments and stakeholders to engage

14. Daniel Dietrich, OGDCE Guidelines co-author, on behalf of the DPADM team at UNDESA
Thank you!
‣ Daniel Dietrich, co-author OGDCE Guidelines
• daniel.dietrich@okfn.org / @ddie
‣ OGDCE Guidelines
• Home: http://bit.ly/OGDCE-Guidelines
• Contribute: http://personal.crocodoc.com/4MsEiJl
‣ Open Data Study
• http://transparency-initiative.org/reports/open-data-study-new-
technologies
‣ SMART methodology
• Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time-bound