Citizen Participation

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According to OGP’s Articles of Governance, citizen participationAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, citizen participation occurs when “governments seek to mobilize citizens to engage in public debate, provide input, and make contributions that lead to m... More occurs when “governments seek to mobilize citizens to engage in public debate, provide input, and make contributions that lead to more responsive, innovative and effective governance.” When citizens are engaged, governments are more responsive, innovative, and effective. Citizen participation is one of the three OGP values, along with transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More and public accountabilityAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, public accountability occurs when ”rules, regulations, and mechanisms in place call upon government actors to justify their actions, act upon criticisms ... More. Examples of relevant activities include new or improved processes and mechanisms for the public to influence decisions; participatory mechanisms for underrepresented groups; and a legal environment that guarantees civil and political rights.