Strategic alignment of open government initiatives in Andalusia
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Alignment Large-size municipalities Open government Strategic planning
Date
2022-04-07Referencia bibliográfica
Alcaide Muñoz, C., Alcaide Muñoz, L., & Rodríguez Bolívar, M. P. (2022). Strategic alignment of open government initiatives in Andalusia. International Review of Administrative Sciences. [https://doi.org/10.1177/00208523221086125]
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Centre of Andalusian Studies PR137/19; Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities RTI2018-095344-A100; Junta de Andalucia P20_00314 B-SEJ-556-UGR20Résumé
The emergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has put
emphasis on the open government approach (OG), provoking a cultural change in
both the citizenry (demanding new ways of collaborating with public administration
and more openness in government), and in the public administrations (adapting their
structures and processes to support civic participation). This article analyzes both the
strategies followed by local governments in implementing OG initiatives and the level
of alignment of the objectives included in the municipal OG strategies with those settled
by the regional government to which they belong. Empirical research on the OG objectives
included in the strategic planning of large-size Andalusian municipalities has been
performed. Findings reveal that most local governments are implementing a push strategy
based only on more openness in government (mainly owing to normative requirements).
Additionally, the objectives included in both the economic and governance
dimensions are those included in the OG initiatives in municipalities, although each
one has a particular way of adopting digital and OG strategies consistent with their
municipal priorities and circumstances.