Strategic alignment of open government initiatives in Andalusia

The emergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has put emphasis on the open government approach (OG), provoking a cultural change in both citizenry (demanding new ways collaborating with public administration more openness government), administrations (adapting their structures processes to support civic participation). This article analyzes strategies followed by local governments implementing OG initiatives level alignment objectives included municipal those settled regional which they belong. Empirical research strategic planning large-size Andalusian municipalities been performed. Findings reveal that most are push strategy based only (mainly owing normative requirements). Additionally, economic governance dimensions municipalities, although each one particular way adopting digital consistent priorities circumstances. Points for practitioners study brings novel insight managers politicians concerning initiative adoption. It highlights limitations current developed importance citizens’ involvement them order acquire trust government. situation favors increases mistrust citizen, who feels great disappointment political leaders. could be minimized creation spaces collaboration, where may capture voice citizens directly efficiently reaching social outcomes citizenry. Also, implementation experiences should shared, so reticent made aware potential.