Alignment of Open Government Initiatives between different government levels in Andalusia

Abstract

The emergence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has put the emphasis on the Open Government approach (OG) provoking a cultural change on both the citizenry, and on the public administrations. This study analyzes both the strategies followed by local governments in implementing OG projects and the level of alignment of the objectives included into the municipal OG strategies with those settled by the Regional Government to which they belong to. An empirical research on the OG objectives included into the strategic planning of large-size Andalusian municipalities has been performed. Findings show that each one has a particular way of adopting OG strategies consistent with their municipal priorities and context.