E-Government and Big Data in Mexico: Information-Collection Methods in State Governments and Their Variability Across States
Keywords:
interoperability, open data, digital maturity, public policy, comparative analysis.Abstract
This article compares the ability of Mexican state governments to collect, manage, and exploit public information as evidence for decision-making. Grounded in the theories of data-driven government and institutional agility, the research adopts a comparative documentary design that combines micro-data from the National Census of State Governments (2020-2024), fifty-four legal and strategic documents, and OECD digital-government standards. These inputs were synthesized into a State Digital Maturity Index (IMDE) that weights administrative digitalization, legal–technical interoperability, per-capita ICT investment, and household connectivity.
Findings reveal three performance clusters: high maturity (IMDE > 0.70)—Mexico City, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Querétaro; medium maturity (0.40-0.69)—ten states; and low maturity (IMDE < 0.40)—Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca. Multiple regression indicates that state GDP per capita and open-data decrees explain 67 % of IMDE variance, while the age of innovation units raises the adjusted R² to 0.75. Exemplary initiatives—Radar Jalisco, SIG-Mexico City, and SIIG-Nuevo León—demonstrate how predictive analytics and interoperable portals enhance administrative efficiency and citizen engagement.
The study concludes that formalizing a Chief Data Officer position at the state level—supported by mandatory interoperability standards and progressive federal funding—could narrow regional gaps and bolster public trust in ethical data use.
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