Governments are working to open private sector practices as well — including through beneficial ownership transparency, open contracting, and regulating environmental standards. Technical specifica..
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Recognizing that much of what impacts people’s daily lives occurs at the local level, many OGP countries are working to open up lower levels of government by creating commitments focused on subnationa..
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Publishing policing data, protecting peaceful assembly, and allowing public oversight of police play key roles in dismantling corrupt and abusive police practices. Technical specifications: This will ..
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Enhancing the skills, abilities, and processes of public servants, civil society, and citizens is essential to achieving long-lasting results in opening government. Technical specifications: Set of ac..
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Transparency, participation, and accountability are essential to ensuring that social spending and services reach their intended populations and provide the outcomes that are needed. Technical spec..
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OGP participating governments are in a unique position to address many of the root causes of water issues, including corruption and poor quality, as well as lack of prioritization, access, equity, and..
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An open, independent, and impartial justice system serves as a foundation for better access to justice by fulfilling all people’s civil liberties and allowing individuals to more effectively protect t..
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Applying open government values of transparency, participation, and accountability to extractive industries can decrease corruption, safeguard community interests and needs, and support environmental ..
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A free, independent, and plural media can provide a crucial check on abuse of power and corruption, enable informed public debate on critical issues, and provide public recognition to all sectors of s..
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Maintaining the integrity of the scientific process — through open science, training, and rigorous evaluation criteria — is critical to ensure accurate health policy and strong public trust in governm..
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Publishing information on defense, crime, or other threats keeps citizens informed on how governments are protecting their safety and allows for public oversight on government action. Technical specif..
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While a majority of open government reforms occur within the executive branch, OGP members are increasingly taking on commitments to increase the openness of the judicial branch. Technical specificati..
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