Content Category: Recommendations

Kleptocracy, "rule by thieves," distorts state institutions for elite gain, harming source and host countries. Explore a two part series by The National Democratic Institute and OGP that offer actionable strategies for OGP members and local governments to combat transnational kleptocracy, safeguarding governance, economies, and national security.

Every year, governments collect and spend billions of taxpayer funds to pay for public services like education and healthcare. The public has a right to know how that money is allocated and how it is spent.

Safeguarding the financial system is paramount for national security, democracy, and combating corruption. Highlighting the role of "enablers" in money laundering, leading to reduced tax bases and empowering repressive regime and with the Summit for Democracy's objectives, this note guides the Financial Transparency, and Integrity Cohort on actionable steps to ensure professional services contribute to growth and integrity.

Explore global progress and member-level examples of open government work in each of the selected policy areas and various regions.

Join hundreds of reformers around the world - in government and civil society - who are working to make their communities stronger, more open, participatory, inclusive, and accountable.