Open Data: Differences and Implications across Countries

Lay Lian Chuah () and Norman Loayza ()

No 114829, Research and Policy Briefs from The World Bank

Abstract: The pros and cons of making data more accessible to the public have been widely debated. Proponents of open data argue that it is good practice for governments because it fosters transparency, promotes greater participation, and encourages sharing of ideas, which is important in building a research-oriented culture. Others, however, are less convinced of the merits of open data. This research policy brief finds that there is a relationship between accessibility of data and income levels of a country, and between data availability and the productivity and quality of economic research.

Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2017-05
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