The Idea and Practice of Open Government: A Case Study of Taipei City Mayor Wen-je Ko’s Administration

The transformation of governance effects democratic operation and development. From persuading people’s having minimum limits of rights and liberty to the developing of national system, the interaction of government and people have been discussed many times. The Open Government indicates People Sovereignty, Political Equality, Open Discussion, Open Data and Open Information. This study focuses on the goal and mission for Open Government. Based on the case of Wen-je Ko Administration of Taipei City, this paper analyzes Open Government Partnership and Open Knowledge Foundation. Besides, the governing experiences of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada are taken as examples. This study uses literature analysis and qualitative interviews, researches the practical examples and the development of Open Government, and examines the policy making of Taipei City Government. The results of democratic evolution and the development supports and reflects Open Government and Citizen Participation. Furthermore, the policy planning of Taipei City Government includes Open Information, Open Data, Transparency, Citizen Participation and Public-private Partnerships, which conform to the processing experience of the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Since the policies are not always accepted by the citizens, this article tries to find out some methods to enhance people’s confidence and promote the administrative efficiency in the government.