Non-Universally Recognized State

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Non-universally recognized states are currently not eligible to become members of the Open Government Partnership. For purposes of OGP membership, “non-universally recognized states” refers to countries who are not members of the United Nations. See background information on non-universally recognized states’ participation in OGP here.

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