Open Government Data for Tackling Corruption - A Perspective
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The scourge of corruption slows the economic growth of any modern society, and especially that of developing and under-developed countries which need growth the most. In this paper, we argue that open government data can help in fighting corruption through novel applications that promote transparency in public services.
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