Beyond Open Government: Ontologies and Data Architectures to Support Ethical Consumption

Authors

Luis F. Luna-Reyes
Djoko Sigit Sayogo
Jing Zhang
Theresa A. Pardo
G.K. Tayi
J. Hrdinova
D. Andersen

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2012

Abstract

6th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV2012), October 22-25, 2012.Two important trends on openness are promoting improved accountability from government and private organizations. The case of private transparency finds its roots in consumer and other stakeholder movements. The open government movement in the US is looking for alternatives to “smart disclosure,” which implies providing consumers with better information to make better buying choices. We explore current knowledge on ethical consumption, as well as two influential technological tools to support consumer decisions. Our initial discussion suggests that the use of ontologies and data architectures, together with the appropriate policy environment and governance system, may solve some of the current problems identified

Recommended Citation

Luna-Reyes, Luis F.; Sayogo, Djoko Sigit; Zhang, Jing; Pardo, Theresa A.; Tayi, G.K.; Hrdinova, J.; and Andersen, D., "Beyond Open Government: Ontologies and Data Architectures to Support Ethical Consumption" (2012). Center for Technology in Government. 66.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/ctg/66