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Internet is the digital agora in where that all can participate. The European institutions can use the social networks like tools of dialogue with the citizens to attain his implication and commitment with the process of European construction. This investigation analyses the spaces [...]
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Abstract in English language: Initiatives that are calling for transparency, open and easy access to information (of academic, administrative or any other origin) are gaining momentum and are beginning to differentiate more and more. The claims range from Free Access to information [...]Abstract
Open government is a form of permanent open communication between the administration and citizens, based on transparency from the administration, working with civil society and business. We present one of the key points that are being used to achieve this objective of participation: [...]Abstract
The reuse of public sector information is an increasingly key element in the Open data and Open government strategies. The European authorities are promoting public information reuse policies as a pillar for the digital economy and for democratic transparency. In the same way, several [...]Abstract
More and more people think that we are transforming the model of society, changing from an industrial to a knowledge model, where data and information are its raw material. In this context many open data initiatives are being developed by public administrations around the world in [...]Abstract
This research introduces the marriage between interactive documentaries (i-docs) and politics as an opportunity to motivate new civic participation and expression in the political sphere. The main objective of this study is to identify the different degrees of civic participation [...]Abstract
In this article we analyze the organization of information in Spain’s Portal of the Transparency, which includes information that is required by law. We analyze both the organization of information and people who appear in the Portal. The analysis is then compared with the Law of [...]Abstract
Current policies demanding an increase in transparency, open government and smart cities share open data publication as one of their basic pillars. However, there is a limited availability of mechanisms to assess the use and value of this information. The goal of this paper is to [...]Abstract
There is a growing number of open data initiatives that allow citizens to reuse public data sets through specifically designed applications. This paper presents an overview of these initiatives and their development in Spain, analyzing the open data sets available and the functions [...]