Archive for July, 2009

Usability: Giving information is not enough

Published by Vivek July 16th, 2009 in Governance, India and Right to Information. 0 Comments

Data, data everywhere, not a bit to use: Why the Budget website is informative but nearly useless, and how to make it usable The Government of India (GoI) has an informative website with all budget speeches and the complete set of budget proposals. Consider these simple questions: 1. Which department got the highest outlay? 2. [...]

8 Principles for open government data & beyond

Published by Vivek July 16th, 2009 in Governance, India and Right to Information. 0 Comments

In an age of digital information, how should government publish electronic data in keeping with high standards of right to information.

Will the Unique ID project improve accountability?

Published by Vivek July 5th, 2009 in Governance, India, NREGA and Right to Information. 3 Comments

Improving accountability depends on political and social initiatives, and not technological solutions. But technology can shape society and politics in limited ways. This article looks briefly at how the Unique id project can help in improving accountability of the government to people in India.

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