In the Implementation Model, Open Government Data is the first of four stages:
Stage 1 – Increasing Data Transparency: Opens access to administrative data.
Stage 2 – Improving Open Participation: Opens government and administration for the ideas and knowledge of the public.
Stage 3 – Enhancing Open Collaboration: Improves Open Collaboration between administrative agencies, the government, citizens, the public, and the economy. Open participation allows the use of social media to connect people and their ideas. Open Collaboration allows the achievement of specific outputs.
Stage 4 – Realizing Ubiquitous Engagement: Allows the engagement of the public through transparency, participation, and collaboration.