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Georgia Design Report 2018-2019

Georgia’s fourth action plan includes initiatives undertaken by the central government, the Parliament, and several local municipalities. Despite the range of topics covered, many commitments aim for minor improvements and do not clearly align with stakeholder priorities identified during the…

Argentina Design Report 2017-2019

El proceso de cocreación del tercer plan de acción en Argentina ha sido el más inclusivo y participativo registrado hasta la fecha. El plan de acción resultante abarcó tanto a los tres poderes del Estado nacional como al plano subnacional…

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Misinformation and Protecting Freedom of Expression

The timely and proactive dissemination of information across social media and other channels is critical to saving lives and protecting livelihoods during COVID-19. However, the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation presents a key challenge.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Privacy Protections

Governments are collecting unprecedented amounts of personal data to support vital public health efforts, such as tracking COVID-19 transmission and enforcing quarantine. In particular, governments and corporations are collecting and processing citizens’ health and geolocation data on a massive scale.

Romania Design Report 2018-2020 – For Public Comment

In 2020, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Design Report for Romania's fourth action plan (2018-2020). The report covers the development of the action plan and the design of its commitments. In Romania, the IRM researcher Ioana Deleanu's findings…

Czech Republic Design Report 2018-2020

The Czech Republic’s fourth action plan was developed through an open and consultative process but did not gain sufficient visibility to reach a wide spectrum of actors. The commitments mainly derive from existing government programs and are focused on transparency…

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Social Safety Nets

Transparency, participation, and accountability are essential to ensuring that social spending and services reach their intended populations and provide the outcomes that are needed.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Right to Information

The right to information is a fundamental right and an inherent part of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. It is essential to modern governance and a core part of the OGP mission. RTI permits the public to follow government decision making, participate in ensuring better decisions, and hold the government accountable.

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A Guide to Open Government and the Coronavirus: Whistleblower Protection & Scientific Integrity

Governments around the world are circumventing standards of sound public management and scientific processes in the rush to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the context of a rapidly unfolding crisis, governments are making swift changes to regulations and institutions that may inadvertently create openings for corruption and mismanagement.