The document discusses open data initiatives in Ghent, Belgium, including Apps for Ghent hackathons that challenge developers to create apps using the city's open data. It notes that open data was initially seen as a way to increase government transparency but is now recognized as fueling innovation and improving public services. The challenges include ensuring data quality and addressing legal issues around data reuse, but Ghent is working to develop an open data ecosystem and embed open data practices across its administration.