Transparent citizenship and immigration services allow the public to hold government agencies accountable and call for action on consequential policy decisions. Technical specifications: Cover citize..
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As online spaces for participation become increasingly popular, governments must work to ensure protection of basic rights — including the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association — in the di..
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Prioritizing 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. ..
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New technologies have allowed for the exponential growth of partisan propaganda and fake news, and governments must create policies that tackle disinformation and increase citizens’ media literacy.
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Accountability within the public education system is key to improving outcomes and attainment, and accountability is nearly impossible without transparent policies and opportunities for participation ..
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Publishing health-related data and involving citizens in the creation of policy are key to increasing health outcomes and building strong, effective health systems. Technical specifications: Cover pub..
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Governments are working to make infrastructure projects more open and less corrupt, and the public plays an essential role in monitoring contracts and the fulfillment of investments. Technical specifi..
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Formalized, transparent, and accountable land tenure empowers citizens to invest in their own communities and protect their natural resources, as well as interact peacefully with each other, private c..
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Giving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio..
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When citizens understand and help to shape the rules that govern society, regulations are more effective, business environments are stronger, and levels of corruption are lower. Technical specificatio..
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Transparency of public service delivery is not enough on its own; giving citizens opportunities to monitor progress on the ground and hold their governments accountable improves the quality of these s..
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Many governments are creating online mechanisms for citizens to petition, call for action, and participate in making decisions on issues they care about. Technical specifications: Refers to public..
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