RAGA España lanza los premios AUDAZ para distinguir las mejores prácticas de las Comunidades Autónomas en transparencia

The Spanish chapter of the International Open Government Academic Network (RAGA) has launched the AUDAZ distinctions to recognize best practices in transparency among Spain’s autonomous communities. Unlike traditional competitive rankings, this initiative aims to highlight social commitment and qualitative advances in the quality of published information, fostering academic and institutional collaboration that values innovation and social impact over administrative rivalry. The selection process is based on the voluntary submission of applications or, in the absence of registrations, on a proactive evaluation by RAGA Spain. Initiatives that demonstrate greater transparency and collaboration with other stakeholders are rewarded, with public and official recognition awarded to the top three projects in each category. This distinction allows the benefiting administrations to incorporate the recognition into their official communications, thereby enhancing the visibility of their commitment to institutional openness. This initiative is relevant to open data because it establishes a qualitative reference framework that goes beyond the mere availability of information. By rewarding clarity, social use, and innovation in data publication, it encourages administrations to treat transparency as a strategic value. This contributes to a more mature data culture, where openness effectively serves accountability and citizen participation, aligning with the global principles of open government.

Source: publico.es
Published on 2023-09-27