IRM Report

Germany’s first OGP action plan resulted in significantly greater disclosure of information in areas such as the extractive industries, foreign aid, and mobility. The action plan saw high levels of completion overall, partly due to the commitments being part of…

Israel’s third action plan mainly focused on disclosing government-held information, strengthening transparency legislation, and using technology to improve access to government services. While many commitments were substantially or fully implemented, they mostly did not lead to significant changes in government…

Latvia’s third action plan saw significant improvements in open data, access to budget information, and beneficial ownership transparency. Other commitments effected incremental, positive steps in areas including whistleblower protection, lobbying regulations for public officials, and governance of state-owned enterprises. Latvia’s…

Moldova’s fourth action plan continues initiatives on access to information and public services and also includes new commitments on the diaspora engagement and extending the network of paralegals. However, many milestones represent routine activities and fall short of transformative potential.…

Indonesia’s fifth action plan included a range of commitments that aimed to open government in a variety of sectors, with particular focus on information disclosure and data governance. The plan also included five commitments under the open parliament initiative. The…

The commitments in Albania’s fourth action plan address public administration reforms that are relevant to the country’s ongoing European Union (EU) integration process. Notable activities include creating an open data portal (Commitment 2) and encouraging citizens to use online platforms…

Montenegro’s second action plan ended a prolonged period of OGP inactivity in the country. The plan addresses budget transparency, public participation, and electronic services. Most commitments derive from the country’s ongoing Public Administration Reform and the EU accession process. Moving…

Denmark’s third action plan focused on increasing open data, improving transparency in the public sector, and promoting open government globally. Notably, the action plan resulted in the creation of a new portal with data on day-care facilities (Commitment 3) as…

The Netherlands third action plan includes a diverse set of commitments, with a particular focus on local governance. Civil society provided significant input during the co-creation process through the multi-stakeholder forum, as well as via direct consultations with relevant central…

Romania’s fourth action plan covers a wide range of topics, including some areas where the country has seen a decline in recent years. Notable commitments include standardizing public consultations, improving transparency of national investment funds, and simplifying monitoring of the…