Zejnilovic, LeidMestrinho, LéniaFonseca, Joana Matos da2025-04-012025-04-012025-01-202025-01-20http://hdl.handle.net/10362/181747Open data platforms are repositories that gather information from multiple sources and make it available to different stakeholders. In the social economy context, these platforms aim to address informational gaps about the social organizations, promoting transparency and awareness in the sector. However, social organizations face challenges when adopting these platforms. This thesis investigates the motivations and barriers faced by Portuguese social economy entities in adopting Base de Dados Social (BDS), the Portuguese social database. By using a mixed-method approach combining benchmarking analysis and survey data, actionable recommendations are provided to improve BDS and amplify its impact.engSocial economyOpen data platformsSocial organizationsTransparencyCollaborationmaster thesis203925572