Action plan – Córdoba (City), Argentina, 2026 – 2027

At-a-Glance

Duration

Dec 2027

Date Submitted

8th February 2026

Foreword(s)

This Action Plan reflects the continued commitmentOGP commitments are promises for reform co-created by governments and civil society and submitted as part of an action plan. Commitments typically include a description of the problem, concrete action... of the city council and civil society organizations to advance open government as a core approach to public management. Building on previous experiences and lessons learned, this new plan seeks to strengthen transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More, participation, accountability, and collaboration as guiding principles for local governance, with a clear focus on improving public services and strengthening trust between government and citizens.

The commitments included in this plan were developed through a structured co-creation processCollaboration between government, civil society and other stakeholders (e.g., citizens, academics, private sector) is at the heart of the OGP process. Participating governments must ensure that a dive... that brought together internal departments, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. This process combined in-person and virtual meetings, thematic discussions, and technical exchanges, allowing for the identification of shared priorities and feasible reforms within the local context. The dialogue was oriented not only toward defining actions, but also toward strengthening relationships and establishing a shared understanding of the challenges that the city faces in advancing open government practices.

Open Government Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Vision

This subsection details the Open Government Strategic Vision for your local area, which should guide the commitments for the action plan period.

What is the long-term vision for open government in your context and jurisdiction?

The long-term vision for the city of Cordoba is to consolidate open government as a permanent and transversal approach to public management, integrated into institutional processes, service delivery, and policy design across all city council areas. Rather than being implemented through isolated projects, open government is expected to function as a guiding framework that promotes transparency, citizen participationAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, citizen participation occurs when “governments seek to mobilize citizens to engage in public debate, provide input, and make contributions that lead to m... More, accountability, and collaboration as standard practices of local governance.

Over the next decade, the city council aims to strengthen institutional capacities, regulatory frameworks, and interdepartmental coordination mechanisms that support sustained openness and citizen engagement. This includes advancing toward more systematic management of public information, broader and more inclusive participatory processes, and stronger mechanisms for public feedback and follow-up on government actions.

At the same time, the vision emphasizes the role of innovation and digital transformationGovernments are working to increase access to and quality of government services, improve transparency, and create opportunities for participation by using information and communications technologies.... More as enablers of more accessible and responsive public services, while recognizing the need to address existing social and digital gaps. Open government is therefore understood as a tool to improve the quality of public policies, strengthen social inclusionOGP participating governments are working to create governments that truly serve all people. Commitments in this area may address persons with disabilities, women and girls, lesbian, gay, bisexual, tr... More, and foster long-term trust between the local government and the community, contributing to a more resilient, smart, and democratic city.

What are the achievements in open government to date (for example, recent open government reforms)?

In recent years, the city of Cordoba has implemented several initiatives aimed at strengthening citizen participation and improving access to public information, which serve as the foundation for the commitments included in this Action Plan. Across the city council, multiple departments have developed practices of territorial engagement and coordination with civil society organizations, neighborhood associations, and educational institutions, creating informal networks of collaboration that have supported the implementation of social, environmental, and urban programs. While these experiences have not always been integrated into permanent institutional frameworks, they have contributed to building technical capacities and operational knowledge for participatory work within the administration.

Regarding transparency and access to information, the city council has expanded the publication of public data through institutional websites and the open dataBy opening up data and making it sharable and reusable, governments can enable informed debate, better decision making, and the development of innovative new services. Technical specifications: Polici... portal. Efforts have also been made to strengthen digital administrative systems and to standardize certain reporting practices across departments. These advances have increased the volume of publicly available information and provided initial conditions for public oversight and data reuse, although publication practices remain uneven and require further institutional consolidation, which is directly addressed by the new commitments of this Action Plan.

What are the current challenges/areas for improvement in open government that the jurisdiction wishes to tackle?

Despite recent advances, the City of Cordoba continues to face structural challenges in consolidating open government practices across the administration. One of the main areas for improvement relates to citizen participation mechanisms, which currently show uneven territorial coverage, limited articulation between different participatory spaces, and varying levels of feedback to participants. The challenge aims to strengthen cooperation and empower the community of the city.

Another key challenge concerns access to public information and the effective use of open data. While datasets and reports are published through different channels, information is often dispersed across platforms, produced under different standards, and updated with irregular frequency. This limits interoperability, hinders reuse by civil society and other stakeholdersCivil society organizations (CSOs) are indispensable actors in the OGP process. Governments are required to engage with civil society toward a clear and open process of participation. Civil society ma..., and complicates internal data management.

Finally, the city council faces cross-cutting institutional challenges related to coordination, standardization of procedures, and long-term sustainability of open government reforms. Strengthening internal capacities, improving interdepartmental collaboration, and embedding open government principles into routine administrative processes remain critical areas for improvement to ensure that reforms are not dependent on isolated initiatives, but rather become part of stable and coherent public management practices.

What are the medium-term open government goals that the government wants to achieve?

In the medium term, the city council of Cordoba aims to strengthen the institutional foundations of citizen participation by improving the organization, coordination, and accessibility of existing participatory mechanisms, particularly at the territorial level. At the same time, we seek to expand awareness and understanding of participation rights and available mechanisms through training and outreach activities oriented toward diverse social groups.

Regarding transparency and access to information, medium-term goals focus on improving the quality, consistency, and usability of public data and information produced by internal departments. This involves developing shared standards and internal guidelines for data publication, strengthening technical and legal frameworks that support regular disclosure, and improving coordination between areas responsible for generating and publishing information. Additional efforts will be directed toward strengthening the accessibility of open data tools and promoting their use by civil society and other stakeholders through training and communication activities.

Overall, the city council seeks to move toward more coherent, predictable, and sustainable open government practices that are integrated into routine administrative processes and that support meaningful citizen participation and public accountabilityAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, public accountability occurs when ”rules, regulations, and mechanisms in place call upon government actors to justify their actions, act upon criticisms ... More, relying on smart city development.

How does this action plan contribute to achieve the Open Government Strategic Vision?

How does the open government strategic vision contribute to the accomplishment of the current administration’s overall policy goals?

The open government strategic vision contributes to the current administration’s overall policy goals by providing a cross-cutting framework that links transparency, citizen participation, accountability, and digital transformation to broader objectives related to service quality, institutional modernization, and social inclusion.

In particular, the emphasis on digital transformation supports the administration’s efforts to modernize public management, simplify procedures, and improve access to services and information. By promoting more systematic management of public data and more accessible digital channels for interaction with citizens, the open government vision reinforces efficiency, responsiveness, and evidence-based decision-making, while also addressing digital gaps that may limit equitable access to public resources.

At the same time, the strategic vision contributes to strengthening trust and institutional legitimacy by fostering continuous dialogue with civil society and by encouraging mechanisms of public feedback and oversight. These elements align with the administration’s broader goals of improving governance quality and enhancing coordination between departments. In this way, open government is positioned not only as a set of reforms, but as a structural component of the administration’s policy direction and modernization agenda.

Engagement and Coordination in the Open Government Strategic Vision and OGP Action Plan

Please list the lead institutions responsible for the implementation of this OGP action plan.

• Secretaría de Ciudad Inteligente y Transformación Digital

What kind of institutional arrangements are in place to coordinate between government agencies and departments to implement the OGP action plan?

The implementation of the Action Plan will be coordinated through an interdepartmental collaboration scheme led by the Secretariat of Smart City and Digital Transformation, which will function as the central coordinating body. This role includes convening relevant stakeholders, facilitating information exchange, and ensuring alignment between the Action Plan’s commitments and ongoing institutional processes.

Participating departments will designate focal points responsible for follow-up and internal coordination, allowing each area to integrate open government actions into their regular planning and operational activities. Periodic coordination meetings and shared reporting mechanisms will be used to review progress, identify challenges, and promote joint solutions when actions involve more than one department.

This flexible coordination structure aims to encourage cross-sector collaboration while allowing each area to maintain autonomy in carrying out its responsibilities. The arrangement is designed to support continuity, adaptability, and gradual institutionalization of open government practices across the municipal administration.

What kind of spaces have you used or created to enable the collaboration between government and civil society in the co-creation and implementation of this action plan? Mention both offline and online spaces.

The co-creation process is conducted in both in-person and virtual spaces to ensure broad participation and continuity of dialogue. Offline, the city council convened a series of multi-stakeholder roundtables that brought together representatives from internal departments, civil society organizations, and academic institutions. These meetings were structured around thematic discussions, collective problem analysis, and joint action prioritization, and were held in government facilities.

In parallel, online tools were used to support communication, document sharing, and follow-up between meetings. Digital channels allowed participants to review draft documents, provide written feedback, and stay informed about process updates, which was particularly important to ensure continuity between sessions and to enable participation of organizations that could not attend all in-person meetings. These combined spaces supported collaborative design of the commitments and will continue to be used for coordination and monitoring during implementation.

What measures did you take to ensure diversity of representation (including vulnerable or marginalized populations) in these spaces?

To promote diverse representation, the city council of Cordoba implemented targeted outreach strategies to engage organizations and actors working with different social groups and across multiple city territories. The combination of in-person and virtual participation options helped reduce logistical and time-related barriers, allowing a broader range of participants to engage in the process. Meetings were supported by online communication channels to facilitate continued participation. These measures, together with the territorial focus of the discussions, contributed to a more inclusive process that sought to reflect the city’s diversity and integrate the perspectives of groups that may face greater obstacles to participating in formal policy processes.

Who participated in these spaces?

The co-creation process involved public universities, private universities, civil society organizations, and multiple municipal departments. Participating academic institutions included the National University of Cordoba, the Provincial University of Cordoba, the Catholic University of Cordoba, Universidad Siglo 21, and Blas Pascal University. These institutions contributed technical expertise and supported the analytical and methodological components of the process.

Civil society participation included Red Ciudadana Nuestra Cordoba and Fundación Tecnología con Propósitos, which provided perspectives related to civic engagement, digital inclusionPrioritizing digital inclusion — such as by expanding broadband access to remote areas or removing barriers to affordable internet — helps ensure all citizens have the opportunity to participate. ... More, and community-based work. From the city government, participating areas included the Dirección de Presupuesto Participativo, la Secretaría de Políticas Sociales y Desarrollo Humano, el Instituto de Planificación de la Municipalidad de Córdoba, and la Secretaría de Vinculación Institucional. The overall coordination of the process was led by the Secretariat of Smart City and Digital Transformation, which was responsible for convening the spaces, facilitating dialogue, and integrating contributions into the final Action Plan.

How many groups participated in these spaces?

12

How many public-facing meetings were held in the co-creation process?

5 meetings, 2 of which were virtual.

How will government and non-governmental stakeholders continue to collaborate through the implementation of the action plan?

Government and non-governmental stakeholders will continue to collaborate throughout the implementation of the Action Plan by maintaining multi-stakeholder dialogue and coordination spaces that enable continuous interaction, feedback, and joint problem-solving.

The city council will promote periodic meetings and the use of digital communication channels to share updates, draft materials, and monitoring information, ensuring transparency and continuity between in-person exchanges. Non-governmental actors will be encouraged to participate not only in the monitoring phase but also in the implementation of selected initiatives according to their capacities and areas of expertise. This collaborative approach seeks to strengthen shared responsibility, foster mutual trust, and support the gradual institutionalization of open government practices beyond the Action Plan.

Please describe the independent Monitoring Body you have identified for this plan.

Provide the contact details for the independent monitoring body.

• Florencia Guidobono, Secretaria de Ciudad inteligente y transformación digital, [email protected]

What types of activities will you have in place to discuss progress on commitments with stakeholders?

Progress on the commitments will be addressed through periodic multi-stakeholder meetings, held at least on a quarterly basis, designed to review implementation advances, exchange feedback, and identify opportunities for adjustment or collaboration. These meetings will provide a structured yet flexible space for dialogue between government representatives, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other participating actors, allowing the validation of reported progress and milestones.

Complementarily, digital communication channels will be used to share progress updates, draft documents, and brief monitoring summaries, enabling stakeholders to remain informed and contribute between in-person sessions. This combined approach of face-to-face and virtual interaction seeks to sustain transparency, continuity, and inclusive participation throughout the implementation of the Action Plan.

How will you regularly check in on progress with implementing agencies?

Progress with implementing agencies will be followed through periodic coordination meetings and quarterly internal progress reports led by the central coordinating area. These check-ins will allow each participating department to share implementation updates, identify operational challenges, and align timelines or responsibilities when actions involve more than one agency.

This regular and flexible follow-up mechanism is intended to support coordination, maintain institutional alignment, and ensure steady progress throughout the implementation of the Action Plan.

How will you share the results of your monitoring efforts with the public?

The results of monitoring efforts will be shared with the public through quarterly progress updates published on official municipal digital channels and through the OGP Local platform, where milestone advancements and implementation status will be periodically reported. These updates will summarize implementation advances, general milestones, and relevant findings in accessible language in order to facilitate public understanding.

In addition, brief reports and visual summaries may be disseminated through social media and institutional communication channels to broaden reach and encourage public awareness. This approach seeks to promote transparency and accountability while ensuring that monitoring information remains understandable, timely, and accessible to diverse audiences.

Endorsement from Non-Governmental Stakeholders

Universities

• National University of Córdoba
• Provincial University of Córdoba
• Catholic University of Córdoba
• Siglo 21 University
• Blas Pascal University

Civil Society Organizations

• Nuestra Córdoba Citizen Network
• Technology with Purpose Foundation

Letter of Support from Cordoba City Mayor

OGP-Local-Welcome-Letter-Cordoba-City-New-Mayor-2025.pdf
Plan-de-Gobierno-Abierto-Córdoba-2026-2027.pdf