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Open civic space is foundational to open government. This guide provides some strategies and resources for civil society actors and their allies on what can be done to remain safe and to defend civic space when it comes under attack.

In the decades-long discussion of the value of participatory and deliberative democracy, there have regularly been such criticisms of processes not being adequately empowered or connected to decision-making. This blog seeks to explore what a mainstreaming approach to public participation might mean.

Learn more about Colombia's Open Gov Challenge commitment on open justice.

Learn more about the Brazil's Open Gov Challenge commitment on open contracting.

Learn more about the United States' Open Gov Challenge commitment on public participation.

Learn more about Moldova's Open Gov Challenge commitment on increasing public participation in decision-making.

Learn more about Quintana Roo's Open Gov Challenge commitment on co-creating an environmental governance plan.

Learn more about Armenia's Open Gov Challenge commitment on digital gift declarations for public officials.

Learn more about Guatemala's Open Gov Challenge commitment on combatting gender-based violence.

Learn more about Chile's Open Gov Challenge commitment on its anti-corruption strategy.

Learn how governments can engage young people in governance and build better decision-making systems from OGP's partners at Accountability Lab.

OGP members need to address concerns around high-risk professional services. This is a necessary complement to the tremendous strides taken by members around issues of fiscal openness, beneficial ownership, and open contracting.