Perspective

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…

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…

As OGP begins a new chapter with a fresh leader at the helm, we sat down with our new CEO, Aidan Eyakuze.

In the past five years, the use of algorithms by governments has surged, enhancing service delivery. OGP is well-positioned to act as a space for conversations that cut deeper than the buzzwords.

Disinformation erodes trust between members of the public and the government. In addressing this threat, Armenia pursued an “information integrity” approach that uses open government values to push back against false narratives.

In this blog, John Maritim, Director of Economic Planning and Budgeting and the OGP Point of Contact for Elgeyo-Marakwet County in Kenya, explains the risks posed by political transitions and provides concrete strategies to weather these changes.

Brazil is partnering with civil society to make infrastructure contracts more transparent by applying open contracting principles. Read to learn how their effort aims to improve oversight, reduce corruption, and ensure public funds deliver real results.