CAPRI Explores the Power of Open Government Data

We are in the midst of a global thrust towards the liberalization of data, with governments allowing greater access to, and use of, data by citizens.CAPRI in partnership with USAID-NIA, with Ms. Desiree Phillips as the Lead Researcher, is undertaking a study on the power of open government data. As governments begin to witness considerable opportunities offered by open data, there has been increasing emphasis on openness. Several case studies around the world have demonstrated the potential of open data to spur economic innovation, solve complex issues, improve government, and empower citizens. CAPRI's report seeks to assess Jamaica's current open data programme, and to identify those shortcomings to be remedied, as well as opportunities where value could be added.