By OGP Support Unit, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub and the Asian Development Bank Ensuring the provision of good quality public services is an essential function of government and critical to the lives of citizens. Experience and evidence built up over…

    This post talks about some of the things I’ve been working on over the last five months, my initial thoughts about the Open Government network and forum in Scotland and invites you to support me in building this…

Achieving Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals through Open Government Methods Open Governance as a public policy is based on the integration of the principles of transparency, access to information and the effective participation of citizens in the State’s operating…

Es un domingo soleado en Bojonegoro, Indonesia. Las amas de casa de la localidad de Sumberrejo se preparan para salir. Si crees que dirigen a una reunión para socializar con otras amas de casa, estás equivocado. Están rumbo a su…

Anthony K.K. Sam es el Director Ejecutivo Metropolitano de la Asamblea Metropolitana de Sekondi-Takoradi. ¿Por qué decidiste trabajar en el gobierno? Cuéntanos cómo fue tu historia antes de ser el Alcalde de Sekondi-Takoradi. Tengo más de 24 años de experiencia…

La democracia de Brasil es una de las más fragmentadas del mundo. En las noticias de todo el mundo vemos el caos que existe en los partidos políticos del país, pues dos de los partidos políticos más importantes están bajo…

It’s a sunny and pleasant Sunday in Bojonegoro, Indonesia. Several housewives living in the village of Sumberrejo are preparing to go out. You might think they are heading for a gathering where they will have brunch and socialize with the…

Anthony K.K. Sam is the Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly. How did you decide to join government and work in public service? Tell us a little bit about your path to becoming Major of Sekondi-Takoradi. I have…

Democracy in Brazil is considered one of the most fragmented in the world. International news has been rife with coverage of political party chaos in the country, with two of the biggest political parties being investigated for corruption and one…

    As an African who lives on the continent and works in the development sector, I am troubled by the persistent poverty many live in. The continent boasts of abundant natural resources and a vibrant and talented young population,…

This post originally appeared on myrepublica.com. Nathaniel Heller is the executive vice president of integrated strategies at Results for Development (R4D), which works with change agents such as government officials, sometime social entrepreneurs and civil society activists to design and execute strategies…

How did you get involved in open government - what is your personal story about why you joined the movement? I became aware of the Open Government Partnership the day after the inaugural meeting in New York on 20 September…