(Open) Data Stewardship in the Public Sector: Evidence from a Survey of Slovenian Public Administration
Kratka vsebina
In the context of digital transformation and open government data initiatives, data have become a key strategic resource of contemporary public administration. Based on an online survey, this paper examines how (open) data stewardship is organised in Slovenian public administration. The findings show that data stewardship is present but weakly institutionalised. It is most often performed as an additional task rather than as a formal organisational role. Respondents primarily carry out operational tasks related to data collection, verification and user support, while more strategic responsibilities remain less developed. The results also reveal considerable training needs, particularly in areas such as legal compliance, data quality standards and mechanisms for opening data. This study provides empirical insights into organisational practices and capacity gaps relating to data stewardship in public administration.






