Action plan – La Paz, Bolivia, 2025 – 2026

At-a-Glance

Duration

Mar 2026

Date Submitted

29th July 2025

Foreword(s)

The Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz is aware of the value of open government for local development. For this reason, the new municipal administration has incorporated into its Municipal Plan, “La Paz, City in Motion,” a fundamental pillar, “La Paz with Open and Effective Government,” which demonstrates the political will of the municipal administration.

Now, the Municipality of La Paz, Bolivia, has fully joined the Open Government PartnershipThe Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on improving government transparency, ensuring opportunities for citizen participation in public matters, and strengthen... More (OGP) and is committed to the values ​​of the OGP, recognizing the importance of this international multilateral initiative to support the actions of national and local governments, as well as civil society, to promote transparency and access to information, strengthening democracy and participatory mechanisms.

The Action Plan was developed collaboratively with various civil society actors, public officials, and non-governmental organizations, seeking to implement solutions not only to problems facing our city, but also actions that promote its development.

Open Government Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Vision

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

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

The municipal administration, with its “La Paz – City in Motion Plan,” initiated several Open Government actions. In this context, the Municipality’s vision is to become a national model for open government and further strengthen its initiatives in the following ways:

• Participation: Promote 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 and involvement in decision-making and public policy formulation in our municipality through an inclusive and representative perspective.
•  Transparency: Promote accountability spaces that allow for establishing citizen trust.
• 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...: Promote access to information to increase transparency in municipal management and develop actions that promote data reuse.
• Collaboration: Promote joint work between the municipal government and other stakeholders, supporting local innovations through the development and continued promotion of young human talent. These initiatives will improve public policy actions and/or the provision of services.

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

The municipal administration has prioritized open government as a fundamental pillar of its municipal government plan, “La Paz, City in Motion,” demonstrating its 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... and willingness to do so. Strategic alliances have been developed with various stakeholders, creating spaces for co-creation where policies are coordinated with community organizations. 

This has enabled the institution to begin transparent management with the implementation of a Data Analytics tool for decision-making, enabling more effective and efficient cabinet meetings with real-time data reports. The Open Data Portal has been implemented, and websites have been improved to provide access to information. This includes the website “Así invertir tus recursos” (How We Invest Your Resources), which displays the municipal budget and its execution; “Seguimiento de Obras” (Works Monitoring), which displays an interactive map of the status of construction; and “Chukuta Informado” (Informed Chukuta), which allows users to view construction permits in the municipality. Another platform is “MI BARRIO,” a digital space of its own. In this model, each neighborhood is responsible for managing its content.

Likewise, participatory management has been initiated through the Peace Assembly, a space that brings together different stakeholders to discuss current issues affecting the citizens of La Paz, involving them in decision-making. Likewise, the annual 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 report has become a transparency mechanism.

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

• Strengthen trust between the municipal government and citizens by promoting participatory and collaborative channels to design and co-create innovative solutions.
• Increase transparency levels to achieve transparent public administration, leveraging technological tools.
• Generate co-creation and learning spaces with innovation components for young entrepreneurs.
• Promote strategic public-private partnerships.
• Connect open government initiatives with municipal development.

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

The Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz intends to further strengthen the open government initiatives already implemented under the following objectives:

• Promote transparency through municipal accountability.

• Promote access to information, the use of open data, and citizen participation in issues of urban mobility, urban resilience, risks, and employment.

Promote technological innovation and public-private partnerships to strengthen the local ecosystem and municipal management.

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

The action plan is comprised of actions based on the pillars of the OGP and contributes to achieving the vision of open government through citizen engagement with the municipality, the private sectorGovernments are working to open private sector practices as well — including through beneficial ownership transparency, open contracting, and regulating environmental standards. Technical specificat... More, and academia to promote collaborative, inclusive, and transparent management.

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

The strategic vision of open government is aligned with the Municipal Plan “La Paz, City in Motion,” whose central focus is “La Paz with Open and Effective Government.” This plan seeks transparency in its operations, managing strategic alliances, and promoting citizen participation. Its goal is to achieve institutional changes in the construction and consolidation of a new governance framework based on four programs:

• Open and Innovative Government, whose objective is to renew municipal management with a strategic vision of development through innovative mechanisms focused on research and institutional development, leveraging information technology and the media.
• Effective and Efficient Government, whose objective is to meet the institution’s demands for its administration and development, optimizing the use of resources and ensuring the achievement of its objectives.
• Quality Public Services, which aims to address citizen demands through decentralized and deconcentrated municipal services that facilitate the reception and channeling, processing, and simplification of procedures.
• Transparent Municipal Operation, with the goal of implementing high-quality services and public benefits.

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.

• Municipal Executive Secretary – Department of Information Technology and Open Government
• Municipal Planning Secretary
• Municipal Secretary of Economic Development
• Transparency and Anti-Corruption Unit

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

Institutional strategic coordination is carried out through the Municipal Executive Secretariat, whose functions include coordinating with all authorities of the organizational units of the Municipal Executive Branch, the execution of actions leading to the fulfillment of management plans, programs, and projects. This body reports to the Information Technology and Open Government Directorate, whose objective is to establish, coordinate, and manage the information and communications technology services and resources of the Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz in an effective, efficient, secure, and reliable manner, aimed at strengthening an open, digital, and innovative government. Therefore, the functions of this Municipal Executive Secretariat, through its Information Technology and Open Government Directorate, will allow for the implementation of the action plan.

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 La Paz Municipal Government has been working on co-creation processes with various stakeholders. To develop the plan, it held in-person and virtual meetings with municipal authorities, academia, and the private sector. Details are as follows:

– UNDP, in-person and virtual meetings, October 22, 2024, November 5, 2024, May 18, 2025.

– Municipal Secretary of Economic Development, in-person meeting, November 18, 2024.

– Municipal Secretary of Planning, in-person meetings, November 18, 2024, May 9, 2025, June 5, 2025.

– Municipal Executive Secretary, in-person meetings, December 18, 2024, May 22, 2025.

– Meetings with experts, in-person meeting, February 3, 2025.

– Municipal Information and Statistics Unit, in-person meeting, February 12, 2025.

– Meeting with universities, in-person meeting, February 17, 2025.

– Meeting with startup Bolivia, in-person meeting, February 28, 2025

– Catholic University Meeting, in-person meetings, April 11, 2025, June 2, 2025

– Meeting with the Universidad de los Andes, in-person meeting, May 30, 2025.

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

Invitations were extended to various academic and private institutions, providing coverage to vulnerable groups such as women and young people.

Who participated in these spaces?

University officials, municipal authorities, startups, and representatives from the public and private sectors.

How many groups participated in these spaces?

3

How many public-facing meetings were held in the 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...?

2

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

The Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz will be responsible for implementing the open government action plan in the region in coordination with non-governmental organizations, which will participate in the fulfillment of commitments and the supervision of actions.

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

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Bolivia.

UNDP in Bolivia focuses on strengthening the democratic system, promoting governance that fosters peace, justiceTo address barriers that prevent citizens from having their justice needs met, OGP participating governments are working to expand transparency, accountability, and inclusion into all systems of justi..., and strong institutions, supporting access to quality and equitable health services, promoting a transition to clean energyEnsuring universal access to sustainable, dependable, and affordable energy is critical to every aspect of prosperity. Increasing public oversight and transparency in the energy sector can help to ens... More, promoting environmental sustainability to preserve biodiversity and address people-centered climate change, and assisting in effective risk management.

Provide the contact details for the independent monitoring body.

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

Executive meetings with municipal authorities and key stakeholders involved in the plan and communications via email.

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

– Sending emails, holding briefings, and preparing a tracking and monitoring document.

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

Through publications on the institutional website, social media of the Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz, and other media outlets.

Endorsement from Non-Governmental Stakeholders

• Various members, Representatives of Social Control,
• David Zabaleta Castellon, EPC Director, Bolivian Catholic University
• José María Tapia, Race Director, Major University of San Andres
• Alejandro Miguel Zambrana Camberos, Race Director, Military Engineering School

Mayor’s Letter of Support

Commitments:

• • 2024 Accountability of the Autonomous Municipal Government of La Paz (BOLPB0004)
  • Bicentennial Datathon of Municipal Public Policies (BOLPB0005)
  • LaPazTec, a program to promote technological entrepreneurship among young people. (BOLPB0006)