Revolution Delayed: The Impact Open Data on the Fight Against Corruption

Lorenzo Segato

2015

Type
research-report
Region
Europe
Sector
Category
Open Data
Methodology
Conceptual Framework
Objective
Legitimacy

Abstract

The overall objective of this exploratory study is to provide evidence on the results achieved by Open Data, and recommendations for the European Commission and Member States’ authorities, for the implementation of effective anti-corruption strategies based on transparency and openness, to unlock the potential impact of “Open Data revolution” against Corruption. The project has explored the legal framework and the status of implementation of Open Data policies in four EU Countries – Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, and Austria. TACOD project has searched for evidence on Open Data role on law enforcement cooperation, anti-corruption initiatives, public campaigns, and investigative journalism against corruption.