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From evidence-based policy making to data-driven administration: proposing the data vs. value framework

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  • Sungsoo Hwang
  • Taewoo Nam
  • Hyunsang Ha

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This study proposes a framework of data-driven administration built on both data and value dimensions and thereby suggests four possible types arising from cases (data-rich and value neutral, data-rich and value-controversial, data-poor and value-neutral, and data-poor and value-controversial). Using an exploratory case study approach, we discuss data-driven administration in the perspective of evidence-based policy-making. Following the tradition of evidence-based policy-making, the advancement of data analytics promotes data-driven administration to solve social problems and innovate government operations. We review relevant cases in Korea and then illustrates how the combinations of two dimensions make practices of data-driven administration successful or not. There is little study pointing out to be mindful of values embedded with social issues in certain domains, even when approached with data-driven administration. The framework of data-driven administration can be used for the better understanding of increasing data analytics practices in the public sector with guiding principles of data readiness and value controversy.

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  • Sungsoo Hwang & Taewoo Nam & Hyunsang Ha, 2021. "From evidence-based policy making to data-driven administration: proposing the data vs. value framework," International Review of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(3), pages 291-307, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rrpaxx:v:26:y:2021:i:3:p:291-307
    DOI: 10.1080/12294659.2021.1974176
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