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Putting People First: A Call to Action for Civil Society
This blog is adapted from remarks given at Civil Society Day at the OGP Global Summit in Tbilisi, Georgia on July 17th, 2018. At the last Global Civil Society Day in late 2016, we had just woken up..

July 17, 2018

2018

Open government needs to put more eggs on the table
When leaders from the Open Government Partnership gathered for a high-level retreat in April of this year to discuss key priorities for the partnership, one theme came through clearly in the many rich..

July 17, 2018

2018

From Every Four Years to Every Day: Time to Upgrade Democracy
In the European Union, trust in public institutions is at a low, and attractive answers to political challenges have become scarce. Many fear that political leaders with false promises, right wing rad..

July 17, 2018

2018

Empowering youth through open government commitments
There are 1.8 billion young people in the world, and it is the fastest growing age group on the planet. Although dynamic, youth is often deprived access to decision-makers, especially in developing co..

July 17, 2018

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How is OGP delivering for (civil) society? A quick look at the latest figures
OGP was born out of the conviction that listening to civil society is a key ingredient in good governance and effective policy-making. Engaging our very own civil society partners is therefore not onl..

July 16, 2018

2018

Ten Things to Watch in Tbilisi
As Georgia welcomes the world to Tbilisi for the 5th Open Government Global Summit, here are some key things to be the look out for during the week. Seventy-six OGP countries and local commu..

July 16, 2018

2018

How citizens have become ‘eyes and ears’ in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
Imagine you are a government official responsible for ensuring the proper management of public funds which are the lifeblood of your community. One day you learn that a new hospital promised to a comm..

July 16, 2018

2018

Bridging the divide: Grassroots governance for national change
Open Government Partnership and World Vision join forces I can’t accurately express the honour of having a little baby boy in Indonesia named after me. Candra Besi was born at a local health cl..

July 15, 2018

2018

Open Government is the key to leaving no one behind
The 5th Global Open Government Summit (17-19 July), held in Tbilisi, Georgia, will focus on civic engagement, fighting corruption and public service delivery. UNDP has supported the Open Government Pa..

July 15, 2018

2018

Breaking up Vested Interests: Three Steps to Turn Open Contracting Data into Political Change
Opening up public contracting can reshape the political landscape profoundly. It might sound boring and technocratic, but it’s actually about political change that delivers real impact. It’s about ..

July 14, 2018

2018

Opening Up Extractives Contracting to Deter Corruption: What We’ve Learned
Increasing transparency, boosting the role of business, and deepening civic engagement in government contracting are powerful ways to deter fraud and corruption, craft better agreements, build trust,..

July 14, 2018

2018

Estados Abiertos para el desarrollo global
En diciembre de 2015, la República Argentina inició un camino de reconstrucción de sus instituciones y de apertura al mundo. El propio presidente Mauricio Macri reafirmó durante la apertura de las ses..

July 13, 2018

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