Document Type: Perspective

Young people are redefining how democracy works—shifting from traditional political engagement to new forms of activism, grassroots organizing, and digital mobilization. Learn how the open government community can help support the next generation of reformers.

Learn how North Macedonia is working to become an open state in this blog by CEO Aidan Eyakuze.

Through the OGP Local Leaders Spotlight, meet champions working to advance open government reform at the local level.

Malawi has made considerable progress in advancing public procurement by strengthening its legal frameworks, digitizing the process, and linking this data to beneficial ownership information.

In Armenia, participatory budgeting is reshaping the relationship between citizens and local governments in the wake of COVID-19 and recent armed conflict.

The alliance of four Moroccan regions — Oriental, Drâa-Tafilalet, Souss-Massa, and Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra — came together to form the first interregional consortium of local governments to jointly join the OGP Local program.

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.

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 resilie..

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.