Commitment: Improving the open data collection and publishing process in Kutaisi Municipality
Commitment Description: Access to information and open data are among the most essential cornerstones of e-democracy, as well as democracy in general. The development of the internet and innovative technologies has played an important role in ensuring the openness of governments and transparency of their activities. Innovative applications and platforms provided citizens with the leverage for participating in decision-making, share ideas with the general public, and actively engage in the monitoring of their implementation. Outcome: Open Data Action Plan (2019-2020) and Monitoring Framework have been developed and approved by the Municipality Assembly
Timeline: Start date - October 2018, End date - June 2019
OGP Thematic Areas: Transparency, Accountability, Engagement
Lead Agency: Kutaisi Municipality Ciity Hall
Given this, Kutaisi Municipality set a goal of developing the Open Data Action Plan within the framework of OGP Georgia National Action Plan for 2018-2019.
At the initial stage, the situational analysis was conducted on open data collection, processing, and publication in close collaboration with the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). The elaborated analytical document includes recommendations designed to improve the current situation.
Kutaisi City Hall has elaborated the initial drafts of the Open Data Strategy and Action Plan (2019-2020) in close cooperation with the IDFI, the public discussions thereof were held on 13 September 2019. Representatives of local organizations, media, academia, businesses, and Kutaisi City Hall participated in the discussion. Kutaisi Municipality approved the Strategy and the Action Plan on 3 January 2020.
IDFI conducted trainings on open data issues for relevant employees of the City Hall, including heads of municipal services (10 participants) and employees working on the data (19 participants).
Commitment Description: Access to information and open data are among the most essential cornerstones of e-democracy, as well as democracy in general. The development of the internet and innovative technologies has played an important role in ensuring the openness of governments and transparency of their activities. Innovative applications and platforms provided citizens with the leverage for participating in decision-making, share ideas with the general public, and actively engage in the monitoring of their implementation. Outcome: Open Data Action Plan (2019-2020) and Monitoring Framework have been developed and approved by the Municipality Assembly
Timeline: Start date - October 2018, End date - June 2019
OGP Thematic Areas: Transparency, Accountability, Engagement
SDG:
16
Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Reporting Period:
2019, Annual![](/images/sdg/16.png)
Lead Agency: Kutaisi Municipality Ciity Hall
Progress:
With the support of the UNDP, Kutaisi Municipality has elaborated and approved the Anti-corruption Strategy and Action Plan, integrating a proactive disclosure of open data as one of the key components. However, a major challenge faced by the municipality was a shortage of capacity for collecting open data and processing it in relevant formats (XML, CSV).
Completed
Fully implemented
Given this, Kutaisi Municipality set a goal of developing the Open Data Action Plan within the framework of OGP Georgia National Action Plan for 2018-2019.
At the initial stage, the situational analysis was conducted on open data collection, processing, and publication in close collaboration with the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). The elaborated analytical document includes recommendations designed to improve the current situation.
Kutaisi City Hall has elaborated the initial drafts of the Open Data Strategy and Action Plan (2019-2020) in close cooperation with the IDFI, the public discussions thereof were held on 13 September 2019. Representatives of local organizations, media, academia, businesses, and Kutaisi City Hall participated in the discussion. Kutaisi Municipality approved the Strategy and the Action Plan on 3 January 2020.
IDFI conducted trainings on open data issues for relevant employees of the City Hall, including heads of municipal services (10 participants) and employees working on the data (19 participants).
Milestones:
2.2.1. Preparation of a situational analysis in connection with open data collection, processing and publication
Indicator
Timeline
Partner Organization
Lead Agency
Indicator
Situational analysis is prepared
Timeline
Start
September 2018
End
December 2018
September 2018
End
December 2018
Partner Organization
USAID/GGI
Lead Agency
Kutaisi Municipality Ciity Hall
Outcome
The situational analysis was conducted on open data collection, processing and publication in close collaboration with the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). The elaborated analytical document includes recommendations designed to improve the current situation
Rating
2.2.2. ღია მონაცემების სამოქმედო გეგმის (2019- 2020) პირველადი ვერსიის შემუშავება
Indicator
Timeline
Partner Organization
Lead Agency
Indicator
An initial version of the Open Data Action Plan is prepared
Timeline
Start
January 2019
End
March 2019
January 2019
End
March 2019
Partner Organization
USAID/GGI
Lead Agency
Kutaisi Municipality Ciity Hall
Outcome
Kutaisi City Hall has elaborated the initial drafts of the Open Data Strategy and Action Plan (2019-2020) in close cooperation with the IDFI, the public discussions thereof were held on 13 September 2019.
Rating
2.2.3. Hold Public discussions on the initial draft of the Open Data Action Plan (2019-2020)
Indicator
Timeline
Partner Organization
Lead Agency
Indicator
Public consultations on the initial version of the Open Data Action Plan are conducted
Timeline
Start
January 2019
End
June 2019
January 2019
End
June 2019
Partner Organization
USAID/GGI
Lead Agency
Kutaisi Municipality Ciity Hall
Outcome
Representatives of local organizations, media, academia, businesses, and Kutaisi City Hall participated in public discussion
Rating
2.2.4. Approve the Open Data Action Plan (2019- 2020) and Monitoring Framework
Indicator
Timeline
Partner Organization
Lead Agency
Indicator
Open Data Action Plan (2019-2020) and Monitoring Framework are approved
Timeline
Start
April 2019
End
June 2019
April 2019
End
June 2019
Partner Organization
USAID/GGI
Lead Agency
Kutaisi Municipality Ciity Hall
Outcome
Kutaisi Municipality approved the Strategy and the Action Plan on 3 January 2020
Rating
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