Open government data application possibilities in Estonian nutrition sector
Date
2014
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University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy
Abstract
The aim of the current piece is to investigate Open Government Data application possibilities by
the example of Estonian nutrition sector.
The piece goes through defining various data types and analyzing Open Government Data
situation in different countries. By comparing the recent developments, it finds Estonia’s lag on
Open Government Data developments compared to many other countries. By investigating more
thoroughly current situation in Estonian e-service developments in healthcare, it presents the lack
of success in dealing with innovation in a public sector organization. Based on existing e-services,
examples are presented to illustrate the benefits and advantages of using Open Government Data
in nutrition sector. By conducting a research in Estonian nutrition sector, the piece finds that
awareness-level and usage of public sector e-services among people interested in healthy nutrition
is low.
Based on empirical internet-based research, information gathered visiting public sector events and
questionnaire conducted in Estonian nutrition sector, the piece suggests that there should be a
clear strategy towards Open Government Data by finding resources to establish stable version of
Open Government Data Portal, giving a strong political signal towards Open Government Data
and using the support of Estonian Open Data Community to facilitating events where the creation
of pilot e-services using Open Government Data would be addressed.
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magistritööd, eesti, tervishoiuteenused, toitumine, e-teenused, avalik sektor, avaandmed