OGP 2019 Annual Report

As for many organizations, the global impact of COVID-19 has altered the way the Open Government PartnershipThe Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on improving government transparency, ensuring opportunities for citizen participation in public matters, and strengthen... More (OGP) will achieve its mission. To ensure the fundamental values of accountability, 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, inclusivity, and responsiveness are at the forefront of how governments meet the needs of their citizens, we must restore mutual trust between government and citizenry — underpinned by openness.

Open government values are essential as we move from response through to recovery and tackle new challenges such as ensuring that large-scale procurement of medical supplies or massive stimulus packages and safety net programs achieve their intended goals, while protecting civic space and human rightsAn essential part of open government includes protecting the sacred freedoms and rights of all citizens, including the most vulnerable groups, and holding those who violate human rights accountable. T....

This 2019 Annual Report was drafted in the midst of a pandemic — a reality we cannot ignore. So while we look back on the success of the past year, we also look forward to how we will apply the lessons we have learned, how we will adjust to meet current contexts and how we will continue to drive impact across our initiatives.