Feasibility of a national open data policy in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT: A study on the feasibility of a national open data policy in Zimbabwe was done to document open government data globally and in Zimbabwe. The study showcases the benefits of open government data and the opportunities and challenges toward the development of a national open data policy. Web content analysis and document analysis were used to collect data concerning the readiness of the country in implementing open data activities. The open data barometer was used to gather qualitative data which is essential in assessing the preparedness of the country in opening up government and research data. Content analysis was used to analyse the data which was presented thematically based on the objectives of the study. The findings indicated that the Government of Zimbabwe has endorsed a couple of o

SUBMITTER: Chigwada J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9413148 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature