Abstract
The growing demand for transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in urban governance has positioned Open Government Data (OGD) policies as a key instrument for transforming cities. This paper examines how the implementation of such policies can foster more sustainable urban management by addressing environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Through a comprehensive literature review and case studies from London, Taiwan, and Maia (Portugal), the study explores best practices and challenges in adopting open data strategies. Findings indicate that well-executed OGD policies enhance decision-making processes, stimulate innovation in public services, strengthen citizen–government collaboration, and drive significant progress across the three pillars of sustainability. However, effective implementation is often hindered by issues such as technological infrastructure, data quality, privacy concerns, digital literacy gaps, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The study concludes that successful OGD initiatives strike a careful balance between innovation, accessibility, and sustainability—supported by robust technical and regulatory frameworks—and contribute meaningfully to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Recommended Citation
Benedetto, Mariana; Sousa, Alexandre; Reis, José Luís; Pratas, Joaquim; and Pimenta, Pedro, "Unleashing Open Government Data: Implications for Urban Sustainability and Public Management" (2025). CAPSI 2025 Proceedings. 15.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/capsi2025/15