Defining a Taxonomy for Research Areas on ICT for Governance and Policy Modelling

Abstract

Abstract.As governments across the world provide more and more support to open data initiatives and web 2.0 channels for engaging citizens, researchers orient themselves towards future internet, wisdom of crowds and virtual world experiments. In this context, the domain of ICT for Governance and Policy Modelling has recently emerged to achieve better, participative, evidence-based and timely governance. This paper presents a taxonomy classifying the research themes, the research areas and the research sub-areas that challenge this domain in order to deal with its diversity and complexity. Taking into account advancements in research, policy and practice, the taxonomy brings together the open, linked data and visual analytics philosophy; the social media buzz taming collective wisdom in decision-making; and the future internet approaches around cloud computing, internet of things and internet of services, while embracing the collaborative policy modelling aspects and the safeguarding against misuse implications.

The role of e-participation and open data in evidence-based policy decision making in local government

“…Data sets underpin any form of analysis or evaluation of policy options (or for that matter, post-implementation evaluation, which will use similar techniques) and their use has grown in parallel with the technical capability to process them (Lampathaki et al, 2010). Economic analysis, econometric modelling, operational research and statistical analysis have for many decades supported the appraisal of policy decision options (see for example the HM Treasury Green Book (HM Treasury, 2003).…”

“…However, in regard to such engagement with policy-making processes, a lack of understanding of those processes and their "rules of engagement" can be a significant barrier to broad public participation (Epstein et al, 2014). Understanding the process is thus a prerequisite for developers of tools to assist both citizens' participation and policy makers, and using open data (Lampathaki et al, 2010).…”

KPI-Supported PDCA Model for Innovation Policy Management in Local Government

“…Policies and related projects, which we consider relating to eGovernment [2] as well as related to the wider context of ICT infrastructures [16] should be assessed also by the citizens themselves [17]. We adapted the classic Deming plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle to the Local Government re- Fig.…”

KPIs from Web Agents for Policies’ Impact Analysis and Products’ Brand Assessment

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