Collaborating for open data. Building an open database on politically exposed persons in Malaysia: A case study
This research paper, titled "Collaborating for Open Data," presents a case study on building an open database on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in Malaysia through the collaborative efforts of the Sinar Project and various stakeholders to increase transparency and accountability in an environment with constrained government open data.
The research paper, "Collaborating for open data: Building an open database on politically exposed persons in Malaysia: A case study," by the Sinar Project and the World Wide Web Foundation, addresses the lack of open government data and transparency surrounding Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and grand corruption in Malaysia. Malaysia's low ranking in the Open Data Barometer and the difficulty in holding officials accountable highlight a constrained environment where public information is scarce and legal frameworks for access are lacking. To counteract this, the Sinar Project, a group of civic tech activists, was inspired to create a central, structured, and reusable open database using open technology and the Popolo governance data specification standards (via the Popit component). This database aimed to systematically collect, organize, and link information on politicians, senior public officials, and company ownership, showing promise in exposing potential conflicts of interest and holding PEPs accountable.
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