Open Government Partnership

"Democracy must deliver—and listen”. In this thought-provoking conversation, outgoing OGP CEO Sanjay Pradhan reflects on the need for the open government agenda to better address citizens' economic pain points. Watch the full video: bit.ly/chat-sanjay-rakesh

“#OpenGov is centered on people. It’s the right to know, to participate, to be respected.” Hear from Lázaro T., Deputy Director General for Open Government at the Ministerio para la Transformación Digital y de la Función Pública, as he shares how Spain 🇪🇸 is working to raise the bar in its fourth OGP action plan.

📣 Freedom of expression is the foundation of democracy. It empowers journalists, activists, and communities to demand transparency. Without it, corruption and misinformation thrive. Here's how governments can promote it to ensure accountability and justice.👇 💡 Supporting CSOs and media professionals with safety training and legal resources. 📰 Encouraging independent, diverse media to represent all voices. 🛡️ Protecting journalists from threats, violence, and harassment. 📢 Join the movement for more ambitious reforms that protect free expression. Explore the #OpenGovChallenge: bit.ly/open-gov-challenge 

🇲🇰 North Macedonia has been working to improve the transparency of public procurement data and politically exposed persons, but more work needs to be done to increase beneficial ownership transparency so that these datasets can be jointly used to curb corruption. Through the #OpenGovChallenge, North Macedonia is committing to publish the owners of companies that have bid on or won public procurement contracts https://bit.ly/4gMXI2b Gordana Gapikj Dimitrovska German Filkov, PhD

"It’s been a journey of a lifetime”. As Sanjay Pradhan prepares to step down as OGP’s CEO, he shares how his time leading this global platform has shaped his passion for inclusion, civic space, and democracy. Watch the full video: bit.ly/chat-sanjay-rakesh

⚖️ #DYK that #OpenJustice initiatives can strengthen public trust and fight corruption? Explore how Costa Rica 🇨🇷, Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 & Uruguay 🇺🇾 are creating commitments to ensure more transparent and accessible #justice systems. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/opengov-guide-24

This year, we welcomed 55 new members in #OGPLocal. We have started receiving their first #opengov action plans with key commitments to advance transparency, accountability, and participation at the local level. Let’s take a look at some highlights. 🇹🇳Dar Chaabane El Fehri, Tunisia committed to: 💻 Launching an online citizen engagement platform to increase public participation in decision-making 🌱 Co-creating and implementing a sustainability program https://bit.ly/3DaxZ5e 🇰🇪Kakamega, Kenya committed to: 💬 Boosting civic engagement for budget and public policies with digital platforms 🌱 Implementing open climate data platforms and co-creating climate actions 💰 Providing open access to public financial data 🤝 Opening the County Assembly to public participation https://bit.ly/4iIruXJ 🇧🇷Governo de Goiás, Brazil committed to: ✋ Promoting civic education and participation through the Citizens Ambassadors Program. ⚖️ Strengthening the Ombudsman ecosystem 🏛️ Creating an open data plan, portal, and a Transparency Award for PA 💪 Training civil servants in #opengov https://bit.ly/4gH0R3r 🇪🇨Pichincha, Ecuador committed to: ⚧️ Launching Women’s & LGBTI+ Roundtables for inclusive policy-making 📈 Co-creating proposals for economic & agricultural development 💬 Building an open data platform to boost transparency & local growth https://bit.ly/49CT7gv 🇮🇩Jogyakarta, Indonesia committed to: 📊 Integrating and enhancing poverty data for better targeting and evidence-based decisions 🌐 Creating a disaster impact data app to enable rapid assessment of infrastructure and education-related damages https://bit.ly/3D9rdws 🇽🇰 Gjakova, Kosovo committed to:    🖥️ Digitization of municipal services for better access and efficiency 🤝 Enhancing inclusive citizen engagement in key decision-making processes 🗑️ Improving waste management & environmental protection via community involvement & new regulations https://bit.ly/41qj00Y 🇽🇰 Pristina, Kosovo committed to: 🌐 Enhancing access to municipal services for citizens through e-governance 🤝 Boost public participation through digital tools, local councils, and participatory budgeting https://bit.ly/3VzENiX 🇲🇪 Bar, Montenegro committed to: ⛔ Fighting corruption in public procurement through awareness and fostering community engagement 🤸Increasing participation of youth in municipal budgeting 🌱Conducting an interactive campaign with citizens to protect the environment https://bit.ly/49xUqx5 🇵🇹 Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, Portugal committed to: 🧾 Evaluating compliance with access to info laws ✏️ Redefining municipal fund allocation with citizens 🤝 Co-creating better services alongside the community https://bit.ly/3VrEu9N 🇭🇷 Grad Zagreb, Croatia committed to: 🖥️ Increasing transparency via an online catalog to centralize and streamline information about municipal services 🌐 Implementing an e-service for participatory budgeting https://bit.ly/4f9CPNk

📣 Interested in hosting a side event in the upcoming OGP 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Meeting? Applications for side events are still open. Submit yours by January 10, 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/emwNJBkt for more information! #OGPAsiaPacific

🌟 2024 was a transformative year for the OGP community. Together, we tackled global challenges and worked to advance transparency, accountability, and participation. Unwrap all we accomplished this year and how we made an impact worldwide. 👇

📢 The final OGP newsletter of 2024 is here, and it’s packed with reflections and updates as we look ahead to 2025: ✨ OGP CEO Sanjay Pradhan reflects on his nine years at the helm in a special fireside chat with Rakesh Rajani. 🇧🇷 Explore Brazil’s #OpenGov journey in advancing transparency and accountability. 📅 Mark your calendars for the 2025 OGP Global Summit in Spain 🇪🇸, and regional meetings in Manila 🇵🇭 and Nairobi 🇰🇪. 💬 #FacesofOpenGov: Stories of changemakers fighting gender-based violence and promoting inclusion for people with disabilities. ➕ Reform highlights, the latest #OpenGovChallenge updates, and more! Catch up on everything here: https://lnkd.in/eCyNEb8i