Scientific research

Data generated by citizens in Catalonia: mapping and taxonomy

Area

Research

Client

Department of External Action and Open Government - Government of Catalonia

Year

2022

Impact

Mapping initiatives where the data collected and generated by citizens is part of research projects in Catalonia

What data do citizens generate, through what means, and what transformative capacity do their initiatives have?

Over the last few decades, the active participation of citizens in data-driven innovation has grown significantly at different levels. Citizens are increasingly empowered to contribute to the formulation of innovative policies and to participate in technical and social innovation through the data ecosystems generated by citizens (CGD–Citizen Generated Data in English). This is partly thanks to the rapid adoption of open innovation paradigms and the advancement and presence of current technologies.

The IFC team drafted a report for the Generalitat de Catalunya (Department of External Action and Open Government) focused on projects and initiatives where citizens play a conscious role in generating data for multiple uses and public purposes.

What data do citizens generate, through what means, and what transformative capacity do their initiatives have?

Over the last few decades, the active participation of citizens in data-driven innovation has grown significantly at different levels. Citizens are increasingly empowered to contribute to the formulation of innovative policies and to participate in technical and social innovation through the data ecosystems generated by citizens (CGD–Citizen Generated Data in English). This is partly thanks to the rapid adoption of open innovation paradigms and the advancement and presence of current technologies.

The IFC team drafted a report for the Generalitat de Catalunya (Department of External Action and Open Government) focused on projects and initiatives where citizens play a conscious role in generating data for multiple uses and public purposes.

Our role

Our role

  • Research

  • Mapping of initiatives 

  • Writing and publication

Team

Giovanni is a researcher passionate about exploring current challenges at the intersection of technology, institutions, and society. With a background in engineering and a PhD in Information Systems, his research interests encompass IT and data governance, smart cities, open data and technology, and Management Information Systems (MIS).

giovannimaccani@ideasforchange.com

Giovanni Maccani

Research Director

Client

Client

Scientific research

Analysis of data generated by citizens in Catalonia