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Interim CEO of OGP Paul Maassen shares a message of solidarity with the open government community.

Manila, Philippines – More than 800 government and civil society leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered today in Manila for the opening plenary of the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting, taking place from February 5-7. Hosted…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for January 2025. If you missed any of the previous roundups, you can find them here! As the year begins, five new local members are setting the stage for…

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Aidan Eyakuze, Executive Director of Twaweza East Africa as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Eyakuze brings a wealth of experience in open government, transparency, and citizen engagement…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for December 2024. If you missed any of the previous roundups, you can find them here! OGP Local had an incredible year! Fifty-five new members joined and 24 members…

Brasilia, Brazil - Today, a comprehensive report on Brazil’s efforts to promote open government was released by the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM), an accountability body that assesses the progress of countries participating in the Open Government Partnership (OGP).   Titled Brazil’s…

Brasilia, Brasil – Hoy, el Mecanismo de Reporte Independiente (IRM, por sus siglas en inglés), un organismo de rendición de cuentas que evalúa el progreso de los países participantes de la Alianza para el Gobierno Abierto (OGP, por sus siglas…

Brasilia, Brazil – Leaders from across the Americas convened in Brasilia this week for America Abierta 2024, the region’s premier event for advancing open government and open data practices. America Abierta brings together events like AbreLatam, ConDatos, la Conferencia Brasileña…

Brasilia, Brasil – Líderes y lideresas en las Américas se reunieron en Brasilia esta semana para América Abierta 2024, el evento principal en la región para fortalecer las prácticas de gobierno abierto y datos abiertos. América Abierta combina eventos importantes…

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for November 2024. If you missed any of the previous roundups, you can find them here! CO-CREATION OF OGP LOCAL ACTION PLANS Madiun (Indonesia) held a focus group discussion…

Sanjay Pradhan, CEO of the Open Government Partnership, has raised concerns over Paraguay’s proposed legislation impacting non-profit organizations.

Washington, DC – Como director ejecutivo de la Open Government Partnership (OGP), me preocupan profundamente las aprensiones planteadas por las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en Paraguay sobre el posible impacto de la “Ley de Control, Transparencia y Rendición de Cuentas de las Organizaciones sin Fines de Lucro” sobre su capacidad de operar libremente y sobre los derechos fundamentales de asociación, expresión y privacidad.

Here's our monthly roundup of updates from the OGP Local community for October 2024. If you missed any of the previous roundups, you can find them here! ADVANCING OPEN GOVERNMENT PROCESSES Austin (United States)  is engaging community stakeholders to co-create…