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# Section 1: Analytical framework

### **Transparency plays an important role in challenging corruption, but it is important to go beyond the idea that disclosing data directly equals reduced corruption. Open data can only play an effective role in dismantling corruption networks, if governments secure its availability and interoperability, and all stakeholders put open data to use as a practical tool.**   <br>