What Is the Process of Data Practitioners Utilizing Open Government Data?

Open Government Data (OGD) plays a crucial role in enhancing governance transparency, fostering civic engagement, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. To effectively promote the development of the OGD Movement in Taiwan from a pragmatic perspective, this research employs a qualitative approach to investigate the behaviors of 35 data practitioners, drawing upon the principles of grounded theory. The findings reveal that OGD practitioners' behavioral patterns can be categorized into seven distinct phases, namely "Requirement Analysis," "Functionality Design," "OGD Awareness," "OGD Access," "Data Cleansing," "Implementation," and "Optimization and Maintenance." Additionally, this study identifies "OGD quality" and "Interaction with the government" as critical factors influencing the data practitioners' developmental process. In conclusion, the research presents specific recommendations to enhance the OGD utilization environment and provides directions for further research endeavors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]