From Open Government to Open City: Lessons Learnt from Institutionalizing Open Government Practices in Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Bahía Blanca is an Argentinean medium-sized city located in the south of Buenos Aires Province, pioneering the implementation and institutionalizing the practice of Open Government (OG). Through dedicated efforts, the local Government has been encouraging the opening and ample dissemination of government data. Transparency and participation are the main principles characterizing the Government's roadmap for different OG policies and initiatives. This paper summarizes main aspects of the implemented initiatives, their evolution -- from open government to open city, as well as lessons learnt, achieved and expected impact.