ePSINet ConferenceAthens

14th January 2005

mepsir Athens 14th January 2005

mepsir• Measuring• European• Public • Sector • Information • Resources

Project won in open competition by HELM Corporation (with Zenc) 2004, KO was November 2004

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Introduction“Methodology for the review

of the Directive” • it is essential to measure and

understand the effects of the Directive– in terms of its impact – and what further actions are

required

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Please note ….• Mepsir is at an early stage,

where the development of the methodology is at a more complete testing stage

• Therefore definitions, subdomains, variables, indicators are subject to some change

• This workshop therefore welcomes constructive input to this process

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MEPSIR Workflow

DirectiveEU Treaty ObjectivesImpact Assessment

Study Review

Evaluate and Adapt

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mepsir objectives - 1• develop an appropriate repeatable

methodology to measure PSI re-use including

• definition of performance indicators of a quantitative nature (usually based on qualitative responses)

• which will allow for further periodical benchmarking of the evolving PSI framework environment against the Directive stated objectives

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mepsir objectives - 2• conduct a first, baseline

measurement of PSI reuse in the EU Member States, the Accession Countries, and Norway using this methodology

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mepsir objectives - 3• analyse the findings by monitoring

the evolution of PSI re-use over time • putting that into context with certain

key framework conditions such as– Accessibility– Transparency– Non-discrimination– Market conditions– Accountability

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mepsir objectives - 4• compare and contrast the

results obtained for Europe with the situation in the United States, and draw lessons for Europe from this analysis.

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Defining the boundaries• mepsir will define a number of

subdomains per domain, to develop a taxonomy covering the spectrum of information within the domain

• This series of taxonomies will be agreed at an early stage so that all stakeholders are aware of and are working to the same definitions

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Coverage of DomainsWe cover all important PSI domains at a macro level

• Geographic information• Legal information • Transport information• Weather information• Business information• Statistical information

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Coverage of Domains 2• elaborate on meso (web survey)

with data fed from micro level (interviews)

• Some in-depth case studies

• overall aim of the project is to evaluate the impact of the PSI directive over time

• So total coverage is not crucial so long as the possibility to replicate the measurements is shown

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Indicators• Analysis based on indicators and

sub-indicators• Some are simple, binary• Others more complex, qualitative• We will derive quantitative,

statistically viable and comparable indicators

• For which data can be captured in a repeatable way

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The mepsir network• The mepsir core team will be

assisted by country teams of researchers in all 27 countries (the 25 countries of the enlarged EU plus the US and Norway)

• Researchers will be trained in methodology and tools before being asked to gather prescribed data for their countries

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mepsir tools• Public website• Collaborative online working

environment• Structured questionnaires &

protocols• Analysis templates• Survey hosting site• Online survey linked to

database

Thank You

thegarty@helm-corp.com www.helm-corp.com/

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