Chile Midterm Review 2023-2027

Chile updated its sixth action planAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen... through a participatory process led by the National Open State Roundtable (Mesa Nacional de Estado Abierto, MNEA), in a context marked by a year of electionsImproving transparency in elections and maintaining the independence of electoral commissions is vital for promoting trust in the electoral system, preventing electoral fraud, and upholding the democr... More and the impending change of Administration in 2026. The update combined adjustments to timelines and wording with some substantive changes to specific commitments, as well as the addition of a new 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... on monitoring the National Public Integrity Strategy.

Overall, the changes primarily sought to improve the plan’s clarity, timelines, monitoring, and feasibility, rather than substantially increase its overall ambitionAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, OGP commitments should “stretch government practice beyond its current baseline with respect to key areas of open government.” Ambition captures the po.... Midway through the implementation period, progress is evident, although at varying rates. Among the commitments previously highlighted as promising, significant progress can be observed in public procurementTransparency in the procurement process can help combat corruption and waste that plagues a significant portion of public procurement budgets globally. Technical specifications: Commitments that aim t... More, the Escazú Agreement, and training for senior public officials, while others face delays related to tenders, resources, and institutional contexts.

Looking ahead, it will be important for the MNEA to maintain momentum on the plan and actively engage the incoming Administration in its implementation and monitoring.