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Libraly Journal ›› 2021, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 31-38.

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Research on Open Data Policy from the Perspective of Policy Instruments in China

Zhao Yang (School of Information Management, Wuhan University) Cheng Xuejuan (Library of Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics)   

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  • Online:2021-11-15 Published:2021-11-29
  • About author:Zhao Yang (School of Information Management, Wuhan University) Cheng Xuejuan (Library of Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics)

Abstract: Open data policy can provide support for data openness and sharing, and content analysis of
the policy will help provide suggestions for the formulation and improvement of open data policy in the
future. Based on the theory of policy instruments, 114 Chinese national open data policy documents were
investigated in this paper. We found that Chinese open data policy emphasized the use of environmental and
supply-oriented policy tools, with particular attention to information support, regulations and standards.
However, the use of demand policy tools was insufficient, the combination of policy tools remained to be
optimized, and the policy enforcement was not prevalent. It is suggested to optimize the combination of
policy instruments, balance the internal structure of policy instruments, and strengthen the coordination of
open data policy and policy instruments.