open government in macedonia
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OPEN GOVERNMENT IN MACEDONIA
Jeff Kaplan - Senior Consultant, ICT UnitEmail: [email protected] Twitter: @jeffkaplan88
Agenda
1. What will Macedonia gain from Open Gov?
3. Why now?
5. Macedonia in the OGP
7. Expectations of OGP
9. What must Macedonia do?
Open Government Offers Big Opportunity
Leapfrog others in Europe and join global digital leaders
In Search of a Comparative Advantage
Today, networks create competitive advantage as much as size.
Open government creates networks of collaboration and co-creation that improve competitiveness and produce real economic impact.
• Open Data lowers costs of accessing and reusing government-held data. Result: more startups and growth of IT sector.
• Open data alone could add at least €25 million per year to Macedonia’s economy (based on EU study)
• Australian study found Open Data unlocks value = 5x cost of opening data
Open Government
Open gov principles translate into real services and apps ...Data.gov.mk
Public-PrivatePartnerships
Citizen Petition Platform
Open Budget
Co-creationof Apps, eServices
Freedom of InfoPlatform
Why Now?
Perfect time to launch a bold Open Government Program ...
Major new trends (eGov --> Open Gov; PPPs; co-creation; apps)
+Macedonia officially joining Open Government Partnership
+Government committed to strengthening Macedonia’s competitiveness
+Development partners are ready to partner on Open Government
Macedonia in the OGP
Perfect time to collaborate on Open Government ...
TRANSPARENCY ACCOUNTABILITY CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Expectations of the OGP
Challenges to address:
• Improving Public Services• Increasing Public Integrity• More Effectively Managing Public Resources• Creating Safer Communities• Increasing Corporate Accountability
Commitments:• Concrete, succinct and action-oriented• Respond to public feedback generated through consultations
What Will Open Government Deliver?
Continuous improvement of services
New, innovative services
Increased trust in gov’t
Cost savings to gov’t
New apps = jobs & investment
Open government has real ROI ...
OK, now what ... ?
Build an Open Government Ecosystem
OpenGovernment
What is needed to build this?
• A team of champions at highest political levels
• Active engagement by agencies + civil society + private sector
• Knowledge partners to share global best practices and expertise
• Capacity building efforts (for agencies, NGOs, media ...)
• Resources ($$) for a 3-5 year Open Government Program
What will be in Macedonia’s Open Gov Plan?
Open Macedonia