Asturias es la única comunidad de España sin un portal de datos abiertos

Asturias ranks among the autonomous communities with the lowest level of open data development, a status primarily attributed to the absence of its own regional open data portal. By relying exclusively on the national portal for publishing its datasets, the region fails to meet the methodological maturity criteria that assess the existence of independent platforms featuring dedicated catalogs, specific licenses, and tailored governance structures. This technical dependency severely limits the ability to measure key indicators of institutional development and technical quality when compared with other regions. The evaluation reveals a significant gap in usability and citizen participation, dimensions in which Asturias receives a zero score. Although the Principality is integrated into the national initiative and meets certain metadata standards, it lacks tools to facilitate data reuse, such as user guides, application programming interfaces (APIs), or mechanisms for engaging with civil society. Consequently, its overall score falls well below the national average, demonstrating that merely publishing data does not ensure effective accessibility or unlock its potential for added value for users. This case is pivotal to the debate on open data, as it highlights the distinction between administrative transparency and genuine openness based on interoperable technical standards. It underscores that centralization on a national portal, while ensuring basic visibility, can mask structural deficits in local information management. To maximize the social and economic impact of open data, it is essential for public administrations to implement dedicated platforms that foster active citizen participation and innovative use, going beyond mere regulatory compliance.

Source: lavozdeasturias.es
Published on 2025-11-03

Asturias es la única comunidad de España sin un portal de datos abiertos

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