Open Government

Research Note: Is Your Government Open or Closed? October 2011 21 We can also examine a breakdown of the government departments in each country, presenting a more detailed impression of where government 2.0 dialogues transpire and where the most important movers and shakers are located within the most advanced countries of the world. The current reputation profile can be viewed through the “Share of Voice” pie charts for each country‟s operating model depicted below. In the U.S. Cabinet, much of the conversation is centered on the appointment this summer of a new CIO, Steven Van Roekel. His predecessor Vivek Kundra, who spearheaded projects to reduce the government‟s $81 billion annual budget for information technology systems, was the highest-profile departure from the administration‟s tech ranks. United States: Cabinet Office Share of Voice in Gov 2.0 Conversation (July-Oct 2011) In the General Services Administration, the Citizen Services received a great deal of attention when the cloud computing craze hit Washington. United States: GSA Share of Voice in Gov 2.0 Conversation (July-Oct 2011)