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Open Data Laws in France Increase Competition for Public Contracts
Open Data Laws in France Increase Competition for Public Contracts
Summary France implemented new open data clauses in government contracts, increasing competition between firms when applying for these contracts – eventually leading to better quality services for ..

September 20, 2021

2021

When Citizens Have a Voice on Public Spending
When Citizens Have a Voice on Public Spending
Summary By building a website that allowed citizens to understand the government budgets and report concerns, Georgia empowered its citizens to keep the government accountable. Submitted by: O..

September 19, 2021

2021

Ensuring Confidence in Public Decision-Making that Uses Algorithms
Ensuring Confidence in Public Decision-Making that Uses Algorithms
Summary New Zealand is helping to ensure that the government’s use of algorithms is transparent and accountable, and that communities can have confidence in how they are used to help the gove..

September 19, 2021

2021

Rebuilding Trust in Justice, Together
Rebuilding Trust in Justice, Together
Summary After years of distrust, the Costa Rican courts established a collaborative process for the public to determine how the judiciary should be reformed. Submitted by: Open Government Part..

September 19, 2021

2021

Open Data Empowers Public to Opt for Better Healthcare
Open Data Empowers Public to Opt for Better Healthcare
Summary Uruguay’s citizens were not able to fully understand the healthcare system and the choices it provided them. To fix this, an easy-to-use website empowered citizens in their decisions. ..

September 19, 2021

2021

Indigenous Voices Find a Way to Be Heard
Indigenous Voices Find a Way to Be Heard
Summary By building stronger ties with its Indigenous populations, and including them in policy development, Costa Rica is better able to serve all of its diverse citizens. Submitted by: Open ..

September 19, 2021

2021

Open Money, Open Government
Open Money, Open Government
Summary Through the Treasury, the South African government has invested in opening up budget information at the national and provincial levels. This has seen South Africa becoming a global leader i..

September 18, 2021

2021

Argentina’s Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
Argentina’s Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
Summary Following massive protests against gender-based violence in the region, Argentina commits to providing an overview of all funding dedicated to combatting violence against women. Submit..

September 18, 2021

2021

Keeping the Courts Open and Honest in Colombia
Keeping the Courts Open and Honest in Colombia
Summary In Colombia, a collaboration between the Council of State and its citizens has led to a more transparent judicial system that is accountable to the people. Submitted by: Open Governmen..

September 17, 2021

2021

Homeless Citizens Shaping Public Services
Homeless Citizens Shaping Public Services
Homeless Citizens Shaping Public Services
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June 15, 2021

2021

Opening the Justice System
Opening the Justice System
Opening the Justice System
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May 18, 2021

2021

Food from This Soil
Food from This Soil
Food from This Soil
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July 19, 2018

2018