The analysis reveals that most electoral proposals in Santander and Bucaramanga reduce anti-corruption efforts to mere slogans, lacking concrete strategies or clear diagnoses. Although some candidates emphasize digital services and social control, there is a general lack of conceptual clarity and substantive institutional strengthening, limiting the potential for genuine governance improvement. Open data and digital transparency emerge as the most viable concrete initiatives, with several candidates proposing portals for merit-based contracting and improved digital citizen services. These measures aim to bridge the gap in municipal capabilities, particularly in smaller municipalities, by leveraging technology to enhance accountability and streamline administrative processes. However, critical elements of open government, such as participatory budgeting and innovation, remain largely neglected in the candidates’ agendas. This omission is significant for the open data field, as it highlights a missed opportunity to establish comprehensive transparency frameworks that empower citizens through data, ensuring that digital tools serve not just efficiency, but robust democratic oversight and public trust.
Source:Published on 2023-09-30
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