Document Type: Guidance Document

The OGP National Handbook is a practical, self-use resource designed to guide national stakeholders through the OGP process.

In OGP, national and local governments have worked together to solve difficult problems. This note shares some key considerations based on practical experiences on how national governments can collaborate with local governments.

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.

This note seeks to address a request from the Nordic+ group of OGP member countries to share guidance on improving governance with organized interests.