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A suggested framework for impactful open data applications in developing countries

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Technology intermediary applications have been built as intervention measures to extend the benefits of open data to the public, particularly to grassroots communities. This paper discusses existing barriers that may limit the impact of such applications in society by presenting a suggested framework to be considered when developing open data applications in developing country contexts such as Kenya's. This includes the need for raising awareness of the interventions, community feedback, technology usability and, a consideration for content generated in these applications.

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    ICEGOV '14: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
    October 2014
    563 pages
    ISBN:9781605586113
    DOI:10.1145/2691195
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    1. applications
    2. framework
    3. grassroots
    4. intermediaries
    5. open data

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    • (2018)Open data hackathons: an innovative strategy to enhance entrepreneurial intentionInternational Journal of Innovation Science10.1108/IJIS-06-2017-005510:4(519-538)Online publication date: 3-Dec-2018
    • (2017)From Apps to Start-ups: Success Factors for New Entries in Open Data EcosystemGlobal Opportunities for Entrepreneurial Growth: Coopetition and Knowledge Dynamics within and across Firms10.1108/978-1-78714-501-620171020(337-354)Online publication date: 13-Dec-2017

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