Perspective of open data application in Kosovo, challenges, and advantages

Purpose of the research: the research aimed to measure the perspective of Open Data application in Kosovo, based on the current conditions of use of Open Data, the challenges they face, as well as the advantages offered through Open Data. Methods: the focus of the research is the public institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, respectively the research was conducted through the analysis of the strategy of application of open data, the survey of experts in the field, officials of public institutions, and other professionals. The research was conducted in January and February 2022. The research belongs to the quantitative type through the analysis of the legal document and the interviews represent the high -level aspect, while through the survey the opinion of experts and applicants of public institutions for the application of Open Data in the Republic of Kosovo. Results: The data were qualitatively processed through the qualitative method of interpretation, while the survey data were processed through the SPSS program using the SEM Structural Equation Model method and factor analysis. Based on the research, some recommendations for institutions and challenges to the application of open data in Kosovo have been identified. Conclusion and recommendation: according to the research results I conclude that the advantages of Open Data application in Kosovo are related to data optimization and external access, its synchronization, improvement of values in economic and policymaking, development of knowledge, and reliability of investments. loans in the Republic of Kosovo, while the challenges are the regulation of privacy and copyright, information source, their standardization, and a joint Open Data portal for public data. Through this research, I manage to provide a clear overview of the Open Data application which requires the drafting of Open Data application standards in Kosovo, an aspect that regulates all forms of Open Data application. Scientific effects: the scientific impact of the research lies in the regulation of state strategies and the standardization and improvement of the Open Data application at the state level of the Republic of Kosovo.