Study of Citizens' Open Data Needs (BG0087)

What is the public problem being addressed by the measure? Insufficient citizen participation in open data policy, as well as in the prioritization of new datasets of high value for publication on the open data portal in an open format

What does the measure consist of? The purpose of the measure is to periodically study the needs of citizens and businesses for publishing information from the public sector in an open format. To define specific high-value datasets that fall into the thematic categories included in the Annex to the Open Data Directive (geospatial, earth and environment observation, meteorology, statistics, ownership of companies and businesses, mobility), based on of an interactive process involving multiple cycles and the inclusion of specific datasets from the DCAT-AP topics (a common vocabulary for harmonizing dataset descriptions initiated by the European Commission in order to realize a common vision for European data portals), which are important with a view to adopting a European approach, as well as data related to the national specificity of Bulgaria. To expand the range of entities involved in determining the priority topics of information from the public sector for publication in an open format and to promote the open data policy and the role of the MEG in its implementation.

How will the implementation of the measure contribute to solving the problem? Civil organizations will be actively involved at all stages, including planning, implementation and monitoring. The focus of published data will change, emphasizing the needs of users

How does the measure relate to the values of the initiative? It is relevant to the initiative's values as it promotes transparency, increases accountability and stimulates citizen participation

More information (including budget for implementation of the measure) Indicative budget for the implementation of the measure - up to BGN 50,000. 35 Activities for and measurable results of the implementation of the measure: Starting date Date of completion of activity:

Activity 1. Formulation of requirements for preparation of methodology 30.07.2022

Activity 2: Developing a methodology, conducting a sociological survey and preparing a comparative analysis of the results of open data in Bulgaria and the current trends in international policy in the field of open data .

Review and discussion of the results in view of preparing recommendations and a facilitated mechanism for conducting regular surveys and observations of the needs of citizens and businesses 31.12.2024

Action Plan Review

Commitment 9. Study of the Needs of Citizens and Businesses for Public Sector Open Data

● Verifiable: Yes

● Does it have an open government lens? Yes

● Potential for results: Modest