Towards a methodology to assess transparency on websites in Argentine local governments

Abstract

The article proposes a methodology for constructing an index of transparency for local websites in Argentina. This methodology is based
on the definition of components, dimensions, and weighted indicators. To
achieve this, the identification of previous work or background in the
field is suggested, followed by the construction of a theoretical
framework regarding the concept of transparency (in a broad sense). As a
result of the analysis of this corpus, the methodological steps for
constructing the index and its weighted indicators are described.
Additionally, a set of relevant theoretical backgrounds and discussions
are presented, with an emphasis on a narrow view of transparency.
Furthermore, the need to complement existing instruments with a
classification system based on the defined dimensions and components is
identified.