The Autonomous University of the State of Mexico gained national recognition by securing first and third places in the 2023 Transparency Innovation Contest organized by the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI). This achievement highlights the institution’s successful implementation of digital tools aimed at enhancing transparency and public access to information, establishing a benchmark for academic excellence in governance. First, the university earned top honors for its Dynamic Statistics System, an online open-access platform that aggregates and processes institutional data. This tool empowers the university community and the general public to make informed decisions based on reliable statistics, demonstrating how structured data dissemination fosters accountability and supports evidence-based policy evaluation by government bodies and civil society. Second, the university received third place for Redalyc, a platform that promotes global open access to scientific research as a public good. These awards underscore the critical importance of open data in advancing transparency and academic inclusion. By prioritizing open information systems, the university illustrates how higher education institutions can leverage technology to drive social progress and ensure that knowledge remains accessible and sustainable for the broader benefit of society.
Source:Published on 2023-09-08