DataHarbor: capacitando o engajamento cidadão por meio da visualização de dados abertos na governança municipal

Abstract

The increasing availability of public data provides significant opportunities for understanding and making informed decisions; however, the complexity and heterogeneity of these data can create barriers to their interpretation and effective use. The lack of standardization and data dispersion can hinder the understanding of underlying patterns and trends, making it crucial to develop and utilize visualization platforms that simplify analysis and enhance transparency. By highlighting these challenges and emphasizing the importance of transparency and visualization of public data, we recognize the need for solutions and tools that facilitate access and understanding of this information for audiences with varying levels of education, promoting greater citizen engagement and responsible decision-making. This work aims to present a practical solution to the mentioned challenges through the development of a specialized web application for visualizing public data available on the municipality's portal of the city of Belo Jardim, in the Agreste region of Pernambuco. The platform aims to provide detailed and interactive dashboards that offer valuable insights into public data, facilitating understanding and interpretation of information for the general population. Furthermore, the solution seeks to promote transparency and accountability by allowing users to access relevant data in an easy and intuitive manner. With user-friendly interfaces, the platform provides transparent and useful information for monitoring public policies, government services, and active participation in decision-making processes. It is expected that this work will contribute to greater democratization of access to information and strengthen transparency policies, while also encouraging the development of more solutions tailored to different public agencies, addressing inherent challenges in the analysis and understanding of open public data.