The role of open government data and information and communication technology in meeting the employment‐related information needs of unemployed South African youth
Vincent Mwendwa Masavah,
Ronell van der Merwe,
Judy van Biljon
Abstract:Open government data (OGD) and information and communication technologies (ICT) are potential enablers in meeting information needs related to finding employment opportunities, but there is little evidence‐based theorization to guide this enablement and avoid the barriers that hinder its use. The potential economic contribution of OGD has been researched in depth, but the potential of OGD for human development, specifically in developing countries, has not been theorized substantially. Therefore, this study ai… Show more
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