Exploring the components of open data ecosystems: A systematic mapping study

Open government data (OGD) is a tool that enables better the transparency of public administration, empower citizens, generate knowledge, innovation, and boosting the economy. However, there are social and technical barriers that affect these benefits. On the other hand, although proposals analyzing the development of OGD have been defined, no attention has been paid to the components that are part of an open data ecosystem. This article provides an overview of the components that enable open data ecosystems to facilitate the opening and use of OGD. A systematic mapping of open data ecosystem research was conducted in this paper. The study found 223 papers, of which six papers were selected that passed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. On the other hand, it was found that an open data ecosystem should consider at least five components: 1) Political/legal framework; 2) Actors 3) Technological infrastructure; 4) Data, and 5) Standards or tools to facilitate data interoperability.