Engaging in the Open Aid Partnership and Promoting ICT4D (SE0006)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Sweden Action Plan 2012-2013
Action Plan Cycle: 2012
Status: Inactive
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Support Institution(s): NA
Policy Areas
Aid, E-GovernmentIRM Review
IRM Report: Sweden IRM Progress Report 2012-2013
Starred: No
Early Results: No IRM Data
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Access to Information , Public Accountability , Technology
Implementation i
Completion: Pending IRM Review
Description
Innovative technologies, such as geocoding aid activities is a powerful way to show what donors are doing and where, and therefore also helpful in increasing transparency and in the debate on the division of labour. Recognising the significant impact that these innovations can have on improving development effectiveness, the World Bank Institute and bilateral donor partners, foundations and civil society have formed an Open Aid Partnership. Further, support to initiatives related to open data and information and communication technology (ICT) that create opportunities for increased participation from a broader spectrum of the population. Exploring and investing in ICT is key for enhanced accountability, increased openness and transparency worldwide. The Swedish agenda for ICT in development cooperation includes Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) with the purpose of contributing to improved prospects for poverty reduction, Business for Development, accountability, increased democratic participation, inclusive economic growth, freedom of expression and knowledge development, ICT for enhanced accountability and eGovernment
Commitments
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Open Data Plan
SE0017, 2019, Access to Information
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Make Open Data Accessible
SE0018, 2019, Access to Information
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Capacity-Building in Digital Sector
SE0019, 2019, Access to Information
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Dialogue with Civil Society
SE0020, 2019, Access to Information
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Citizen-Centered e-Government
SE0013, 2016, Access to Information
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Re-Use of Public Administration Documents and Open Data
SE0014, 2016, Access to Information
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Transparency in Aid Management
SE0015, 2016, Aid
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Developing a New Format for Dialogue with CSOs
SE0016, 2016, Public Participation
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Putting Citizens at the Centre (Egovernment) of Government Administration Reforms
SE0008, 2014, Access to Information
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A Step Further on the Re-Use of Public Administration Documents
SE0009, 2014, Capacity Building
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Increased Access to Swedish Aid Information
SE0010, 2014, Access to Information
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Improved Opportunities for Dialogue and Transparency in Aid Management and Implementation
SE0011, 2014, Aid
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Increased Aid Transparency at Global Level
SE0012, 2014, Aid
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Continuing the Development of the Openaid.Se Platform
SE0001, 2012, Aid
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Ensuring Full Implementation of the IATI Standard by 2015
SE0002, 2012, Access to Information
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Implementing the Commitments in the Busan Partnership Document
SE0003, 2012, Access to Information
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Playing a Leading Role in the Building Block on Transparency
SE0004, 2012, Capacity Building
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Contributing to Further Define the Work Towards an EU Transparency Guarantee
SE0005, 2012, Capacity Building
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Engaging in the Open Aid Partnership and Promoting ICT4D
SE0006, 2012, Aid
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Broadening Open Government Commitments
SE0007, 2012,