Perspective

Côte d'Ivoire is opening up the fight against corruption through a new strategy built with civil society. From digital tools to whistleblower protection, a fragile but promising dialogue is underway.

In Costa Rica, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, violence against women in politics and gendered gaps in public policies and automated decision-making systems are urgent challenges to democracy. This blog from ACCESA explores how to address these issues.

En Costa Rica, la violencia de género facilitada por la tecnologías digitales, la violencia contra las mujeres en la política y las brechas de género en las políticas públicas y en los sistemas de toma de decisiones automatizadas son desafíos urgentes para la democracia. Este blog de ACCESA explora cómo abordar estas cuestiones.

Greater inclusion, especially in the public procurement process, offers a critical opportunity for governments to deliver on large-scale investments for a more resilient, equitable economy while reinforcing anti-corruption reforms. Learn how Kenya aims to increase the proportion of contracts awarded to marginalized groups while improving the interoperability of its procurement system in its current open contracting commitment.

Europe is strengthening its collective defence in response to escalating disinformation, sabotage, and cyberattacks. But military measures alone are insufficient. Our strongest defence lies in resilient democracies.  Traditional warfare evokes imagery of trenches and air raids. But Europe’s contemporary reality…

From May 19–23, more than 40 countries participated in Open Gov Week 2025, a powerful, global moment to recommit to transparency, accountability, and participation.

In these trying times for civil society, our unity is strength. Here are six strategies to push forward during this difficult time.

The 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Spain will feature a dynamic agenda with more than 50 sessions, including breakouts, plenaries, and high-level roundtables, as well as a rich set of side events and networking opportunities. Together, these…

La Cumbre contará con una agenda dinámica que incluirá en su programa más de 50 sesiones entre sesiones técnico-temáticas, sesiones plenarias, sesiones alto nivel en formato de mesa redonda y una amplia variedad de eventos paralelos y oportunidades de creación…

Learn more about the UK government's mandate for public sector departments to disclose their use of algorithmic tools, promoting greater transparency and increasing public trust in automated decision-making.

Building on its deep-rooted tradition of engaging the public, the government of Brazil has launched Brasil Participativo, a platform that combines traditional forms of citizen engagement into federal policy-making.

Learn how citizen action in Benin is turning open budgets into real change—from fixing textbook gaps to funding rural healthcare.

Une nouvelle approche de la gouvernance publique Au Bénin, l’implication des citoyens dans les processus décisionnels relatifs aux finances publiques n’est plus une idée théorique ou marginale. Elle s’est affirmée comme une composante essentielle d’une gouvernance responsable et tournée vers…