Document Type: Perspective

As we celebrate 15 years of OGP, our work is more urgent than ever. In an era of democratic regression and geopolitical fragmentation, this year's Open Gov Week showcased the commitment and dedication of global reformers in this moment.

As part of the Proactive Disclosure Coalition, Emily O’Reilly, OGP Ambassador and former EU Ombudsman, gave a keynote address on May 18 exploring a simple but important shift: moving from governments sharing information only when asked, to sharing it openly by default.

OGP CEO Aidan Eyakuze reflects on the the work of Daniel Schuman, co-founder of the Congressional Data Coalition and founder of the American Governance Institute.

The past fifteen years were about proving that positive change is possible. The next fifteen are about making that change inevitable. Read an Open Letter from OGP's CEO.

Fifteen years ago, Canada made a commitment to open government by joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP). To date, Canada has launched six national action plans, or roadmaps for ambitious reforms, built through a co-creation process where government and civil society collaborate to shape open government commitments. 

Across Europe, simplification is a key reform priority for governments.A recent Europe Dialogue explored potential tension and synergies between simplification and open government. The discussion showed that results depend on the political goals pursued by policy-makers, and three key lessons stood out to ensure synergies.

Learn how Ukraine’s Better Regulation Delivery Office created a tool that monitors how government institutions implement the national open data law.

Learn how OGP Local members are embedding open government values directly into their digital governance systems, ensuring that technology strengthens democracy rather than undermining it.

Cities and communities around the world face mounting pressure to accelerate climate action. Learn how OGP Local members are creating collaborative solutions to these challenges through the People Powered Climate Democracy Accelerator program.

Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit this week, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is making a clear case: AI governance is not just a set of principles, it is a necessary set of practical reforms that countries can co-create and implement now.

We need a new model of open government education for civil servants that encourages innovation through “weak ties,” where connections outside of our usual professional circles can provide new knowledge, ideas, and networks.

Here are three ways forward to ensure that AI, press freedom, and public power serve democracy and human dignity.