The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala
Input subsidies are a popular redistributive policy measure in many developing countries to support climate change adaptation through yield stabilization and food security in a small-farm context. Nevertheless, the evidence of the effectiveness of the programs is mixed. One main point of critique is...
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| author | Müller, Anna Blom, Juultje Mora, Vesalio Etten, Jacob van |
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| description | Input subsidies are a popular redistributive policy measure in many developing countries to support climate change adaptation through yield stabilization and food security in a small-farm context. Nevertheless, the evidence of the effectiveness of the programs is mixed. One main point of critique is that these programs are vulnerable to political interference leading to misuse.
In this paper we assess if targeted investments in public data and information infrastructure can reduce entry points for political interference. We present a case study on Guatemala in which fertilizer distribution was accompanied by an effort of open data provision and transparency under the Zero Hunger Pact. For this case study, we used a mixed-method approach. We show
that political interference was a significant determinant of fertilizer distribution in the 2012–2015 election period and to analyze the role that information and data played with this regard. The paper closes by proposing four action points that could help to harvest the potential of information, data, and digital tools to reduce political interference into public redistributive decisionmaking. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1135052025-11-11T18:54:19Z The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala Müller, Anna Blom, Juultje Mora, Vesalio Etten, Jacob van open data support measures digital technology social policies datos abiertos política de sostenimiento tecnología digital Input subsidies are a popular redistributive policy measure in many developing countries to support climate change adaptation through yield stabilization and food security in a small-farm context. Nevertheless, the evidence of the effectiveness of the programs is mixed. One main point of critique is that these programs are vulnerable to political interference leading to misuse. In this paper we assess if targeted investments in public data and information infrastructure can reduce entry points for political interference. We present a case study on Guatemala in which fertilizer distribution was accompanied by an effort of open data provision and transparency under the Zero Hunger Pact. For this case study, we used a mixed-method approach. We show that political interference was a significant determinant of fertilizer distribution in the 2012–2015 election period and to analyze the role that information and data played with this regard. The paper closes by proposing four action points that could help to harvest the potential of information, data, and digital tools to reduce political interference into public redistributive decisionmaking. 2021-06 2021-04-23T09:31:30Z 2021-04-23T09:31:30Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113505 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Müller, A.; Blom, J.; Mora, V.; van Etten, J. (2021) The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala. Environmental Development 38: 100613. 10 p. ISSN: 2211-4645 |
| spellingShingle | open data support measures digital technology social policies datos abiertos política de sostenimiento tecnología digital Müller, Anna Blom, Juultje Mora, Vesalio Etten, Jacob van The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala |
| title | The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala |
| title_full | The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala |
| title_fullStr | The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala |
| title_short | The role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in Guatemala |
| title_sort | role of open data in evidencing and limiting political interference in public input distribution in guatemala |
| topic | open data support measures digital technology social policies datos abiertos política de sostenimiento tecnología digital |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113505 |
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