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Activists and journalists serve as critical intermediaries, connecting public institutions and decision-makers with everyday citizens.

Peaceful assembly is a bedrock of democratic institutions. It allows people to bring attention to issues, demand change, and get answers from public officials.

Freedom of association is one of the rights-based pillars that underpin civic space. Countries that guarantee freedom of association and other indicators of open civic space do better – politically, economically, and socially.

Beneficial ownership transparency has emerged as an essential means for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion.

The Feminist Open Government Initiative aims to use research and action to encourage governments and civil society to champion new initiatives leading to gender advancements in open government.

Discover snapshots of global progress and member-level examples of open government work in each of the selected policy areas.

This guide showcases a selection of twelve commitments from action plans that the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) awarded “star” status in its latest cycle of reports.

It can take a long time to see how open government policies materialize into concrete social, economic and political benefits for citizens. What have we learned from "early results" of open government commitments?