In November 2014 to June 2015 work was done on an open data readiness assessment of Kyrgyzstan.
Here's what a former communist-nation in Eastern Europe did
" . . . The high potential of information assets is a key factor in promoting public-private partnership at the whole-of-country level.
Entrepreneurs and IT developers are actively relying on and anticipating further increase of freely available valuable data collected and provided by public agencies. Encouroging open access to public databases, we pursue the goal of turning attention of businesses and IT developers to the new opportunities for creation of modern interactive e-services which can satisfy key needs of stakeholders and customers. . . .
The Open Data Readiness Assessment (ODRA) report of Kyrgyzstan offers clear vision and specific recommendations for public agencies, business leaders, civil society and international donor community. From personal point of view, among key recommendations suggested to ensure data-driven economic development of the Kyrgyz Republic
the most important one is building partnerships across public sector, businesses and civil society organisations.
A successful National Open Data Initiative in the Kyrgyz Republic would require:
1. Raising much larger awareness across government on what open data is and its potential, thus creating more collective political commitment and sustained leadership across government.
2. Centralized guidance on the interpretation and application of the existing framework of laws concerning access to information. This includes the rationalization and possibly partial removal of existing charging practices such as for FOIA requests.
3. A strong collaborative attitude between government agencies, civil society and the business and developer communities.
Source: http://www.slideshare.net/TheGreenLand/open-data-readiness-assessment-for-kyrgyzstan
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