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Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for April 2026. Check out previous Roundups here! Hear from Local Leaders Governor Claudio Orrego of Santiago, Chile "We believe open government is a cornerstone of a strong democracy.…

Washington, D.C.  - The Open Government Partnership (OGP) today announced that the Government of Georgia has been permanently suspended in the Partnership, following a decision by the OGP Steering Committee, in accordance with the OGP Response Policy. This decision follows…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for March 2026. Check out previous Roundups here! Hear from Local Leaders Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City, Philippines “Strengthening the people’s council means strengthening democracy at the local…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for February 2026. Check out previous Roundups here! Hear from Local Leaders Jorge Macri, Mayor of Buenos Aires (Argentina) “Local governments have a key advantage: closeness. (...) The future…

Overview The OGP Steering Committee has approved an updated OGP Action Framework for national members to ensure that OGP remains fit for purpose in today’s political and reform contexts. The revised framework clarifies expectations, expands flexibility for members, and strengthens…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for January 2026. Check out previous Roundups here! Hear from Local Leaders Dominic Fritz, Mayor of Timișoara (Romania) “I am convinced that rebuilding trust and democracy begins with the…

The United States government has formally withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP), a global, voluntary partnership dedicated to government transparency, participation, and accountability.

Today, the government of the Kingdom of Thailand officially joins the Open Government Partnership (OGP)...

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for November 2025. Check out previous Roundups here! Hear from Local Leaders Hon. Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau (Nigeria) "If governance is going to be for the people,…

The Open Government Partnership is pleased to announce the Government of Brazil and civil society leader Steph Muchai as Co-Chairs...