Module 2 handbook
Factors that disrupt the enabling environment
You will find there are also factors that could disrupt the enabling environment. These are the same as those which contribute to it: politics, technological capacity and culture.
Politics
Political tensions, for example over land or borders, could restrict data collection in those geographies.
Technological capacity
Technological capacity can also be impacted by politics. For example internet outages in response to social unrest, restricts communication and the exchange of data and information.
Cultural norms
Differing cultural norms and varying practices can mean some communities are resistant to sharing data. Reasons for this include:
- security concerns
- mis-trust in others' use of data
In turn this can restrict enabling policies and regulatory frameworks from being created.