Summarizing the decadal literature in open government data (OGD) research: a systematic review

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to summarize the open government data (OGD) research which has been become an increasingly engaging domain for the academic community.

Design/methodology/approach

Scanning the literature on OGD, the paper underlines the different strands observable in the OGD-based research. The paper concludes with research pointers, limitations and implications for practitioners.

Findings

OGD has been investigated from different angles, and there is a need for more empirical investigation across contexts.

Originality/value

The paper serves as a reference point for OGD research.

Citation

Saxena, S. (2018), "Summarizing the decadal literature in open government data (OGD) research: a systematic review", Foresight, Vol. 20 No. 6, pp. 648-664. https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-07-2018-0074